Cuba's tourism collapses 62% as US tightens embargo and pressure on operators
Cuba received 419,000 visitors from January to July 2026, down from 1.1 million in the same period of 2025, according to the National Office of Statistics and Information. The U.S. imposed an energy embargo in January and announced sanctions against tourism operators between May and July, prompting major hotel chains and airlines to suspend operations on the island.
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