Cuba's tourism plummets 62% after US pressure and energy embargo

Cuba experienced a 62% decline in tourism between January and July of this year compared to the same period in the previous year. This downturn follows increased diplomatic and economic pressure from the United States, which has included threats directed at international tour operators and the implementation of an energy embargo against the island nation.

The decline reflects the impact of these external measures on Cuba's tourism sector, a critical component of the country's economy. The stated U.S. policies have targeted the island's operational capacity and its ability to attract foreign visitors, resulting in a significant reduction in travel activity throughout the first seven months of the year.