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Long queues have formed outside Western Union branches across Cuba after the government said its local operations will be forced to close because of US sanctions.
Millions here rely on remittances from the US to make ends meet.
The new rules do not come into force until late November, meaning there is still time for the company to find a way around them.
Al Jazeera’s Emily Siu reports.
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Millions here rely on remittances from the US to make ends meet.
The new rules do not come into force until late November, meaning there is still time for the company to find a way around them.
Al Jazeera’s Emily Siu reports.
- Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
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- Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
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