How Do You Send Packaged Food Or Money To Cuba?
Relations between the United States and Cuba have been strained for decades, and the U.S. has enforced a trade embargo with this island nation for many years. The United States currently does not have formal diplomatic relations with Cuba, making it hard for people in the United States to send packages of food or money to those living in Cuba. However, it is not impossible to send food or money to people in Cuba. Please note that this article was composed in April of 2010, and shipping regulations and/or political relations may have changed since this article was first published. Avoid shipping money or goods through Federal Express. As of April of 2010, Cuba is on FedEx’s list of countries that the company refuses to ship to. Also on this list are Syria, Iran and North Korea. Cross the border to ship your package or mail your check. You may be able to send mail to Cuba from either Canada or Mexico, using their postal systems or a Canadian or Mexican shipping company. If you live along