Company Sues Over Revocation of Licenses Tied to Cuban Regime

A private company has taken legal action against Miami-Dade County following local authorities' efforts to revoke business licenses from companies accused of illegal economic ties with the Cuban regime.

The news was confirmed by Miami-Dade County Tax Collector, Dariel Fernández, who publicly defended his office’s actions on Facebook.

Fernández emphasized that his duty, as mandated by Florida law, is to enforce current regulations and safeguard the security and trust of county residents.

Under Florida Statute § 205.0532, local authorities are empowered to act when there are legitimate concerns about businesses operating with connections to the Cuban communist dictatorship, especially if these operations lack proper federal authorization.

This legal framework allows the Tax Collector to revoke the Local Business Tax Receipt from companies failing to comply with the law until they demonstrate full adherence to applicable regulations.

Despite one company's decision to pursue the matter in court, Fernández stated that the county will maintain its stance. "We will continue to enforce the law with determination, responsibility, and in accordance with established legal and administrative procedures," he asserted.

The official highlighted that his office's priority is to protect the integrity, security, and trust of the Miami-Dade community, reiterating that the actions are not politically motivated but rather stem from strict adherence to state and federal law.

This case could set a significant legal precedent for other jurisdictions in Florida, amid increased scrutiny of U.S.-based businesses maintaining commercial ties with entities controlled by the Cuban regime.

Licenses Revoked in Crackdown

Last week, the county took decisive steps to impose sanctions on businesses linked to the regime by canceling the licenses of 20 businesses unable to prove federal authorization to operate with the island.

According to Telemundo 51, the measure was announced by tax collector Dariel Fernández, who explained that his office launched a large-scale review after identifying potential violations of federal laws regulating trade with Cuba.

As part of the process, 75 businesses were notified and asked to provide documentation verifying permits from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Of that total, 48 businesses responded satisfactorily, dismissing any illegal commercial relationship with the island.

Companies that failed to respond received a second warning on November 25, 2025, notifying them that non-response would be considered a presumption of legal noncompliance. After the deadline passed, authorities revoked the Local Business Tax Receipt, rendering those entities unable to operate legally in Miami-Dade.

Among the affected companies are travel agencies, shipping services, logistics, and multi-services businesses, several with more than one location in the county. The revocation is effective immediately and includes additional penalties for those continuing to operate without a valid license.

The media outlet reported that effective immediately, the following businesses are no longer authorized to operate in the county:

• Havana Sky Travel Inc. (2 locations)
• AMZ Immigration and Multi-Services Corp.
• Global Cargo Corp
• Globi Multiservices Inc., operating as Globi Envios
• Managua Travel Agency Inc., operating as Cuba Travel & Services
• BM Envios Cargo Corp
• R & R Logistics Customer Freight Solutions LLC
• Leafy Holidays Inc
• JM Services LLC
• Yumury Envios & Travel LLC (2 locations)
• Lucero Services Corp
• OMD Multiservices LLC, operating as Martinair Travel
• JC Montoya Services Inc
• Latin Logistics LLC, operating as Avianca Express
• Capote Express Inc
• Pocho Express LLC
• Xcellence Travel Inc
• Via Blanca Multiservice Inc.
• Tu Cuba Multiservices Corp
• Xael Charters Inc. (2 locations)

Fernández stated that the actions are grounded in state and local legislation, which grants the county the authority to deny or revoke licenses for any entity maintaining business relations with Cuba in violation of federal law.

"Miami-Dade will not be used as a platform to finance or support the Cuban regime," affirmed the official, who noted that his personal experience as a Cuban emigrant strengthens his commitment to enforcing the law rigorously.

The tax collector indicated that investigations are ongoing, and more businesses could face similar actions in the coming weeks. "This is just the beginning of a process that will be conducted with determination and absolute respect for the rule of law," he concluded.

Warnings from the Past

In September, Fernández had already issued a strong warning to companies attempting to conduct business with the Cuban regime, stating he would not allow them to profit at the expense of the island's people's suffering.

At that time, he reminded that Florida law is clear, stating that any company linked with Havana may lose its local licenses and be compelled to cease operations in the county.

Exile Voices

Fernández, who identifies as a "Cuban emigrant who knows firsthand the pain and suffering inflicted by this dictatorship," has repeatedly assured that he will do everything in his power to ensure that "no business benefiting from the Cuban people's pain operates in Miami-Dade."

With this declaration, South Florida's local policy aligns with the exile community's demands, which call for firm actions against those who provide resources to the regime, amid an economic and social crisis on the island.