# Spanish hotel chain halts Cuba operations amid US pressure

A Spanish hotel chain has ceased its operations in Cuba, citing pressure from Washington. This decision deals a blow to Cuba's struggling tourism sector and reflects the tightening of U.S. sanctions on the island. The move underscores the geopolitical tensions affecting international business in Cuba.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/spanish-hotel-chain-ceases-operations-cuba-sanctions-trump) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:10:35 GMT