The suspension of Western Union's money transfer services to Cuba highlights the complexities of international financial regulations. As the U.S. government reinstates sanctions, the company explores compliant pathways to resume operations.

Western Union has indefinitely suspended money transfers to Cuba citing new US sanctions that are likely to further undermine the struggling Caribbean nation’s economy.

Among the affected entities is FINCIMEX, the Havana-based financial company that processes money transfers to the island.

Remittance Halt Deepens Hardships for Cuban Families Western Union, one of the largest money transfer services in the world, has indefinitely suspended its remittance services to Cuba. The decision was made due to new U.