Cuban Americans who ship goods to relatives in Cuba are facing increased scrutiny, with critics arguing that their actions inadvertently support the island's communist regime amidst its deteriorating economy.

The mother of a Cuban YouTuber has reportedly been threatened with a five-year prison sentence, prompting the Inter American Press Association to denounce the harassment of independent journalists and their relatives in Cuba.

Cuban exiles in the US are actively sending clothes, food, and other aid to their family members in Cuba, with many heading to local stores to ship goods to the island.