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Deliveroo Suspends Arguelles Orders After U.S. Sanctions Block Payments

9/2/2026

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Carlos Arguelles suspended Deliveroo orders after U.S. sanctions blocked payments.
The last payment arrived in mid-June, leaving more than £7,000 unpaid.
Half of his staff rely on Deliveroo sales, so wages cannot be covered.
He attributes the blockage to an automatic bank trigger that flags the word “Cuba”.
Supplier orders are also affected.

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Story summary

Carlos Arguelles suspended Deliveroo orders after U.S. sanctions blocked payments.
The last payment arrived in mid-June, leaving more than £7,000 unpaid.
Half of his staff rely on Deliveroo sales, so wages cannot be covered.
He attributes the blockage to an automatic bank trigger that flags the word “Cuba”.
Supplier orders are also affected.