# Cuba’s Tourism Collapse Under US Sanctions

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-06-16T11:26:42+00:00
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Cuba’s tourism is crashing—down 58% in just five months—with fewer than 360,000 visitors, largely due to new U.S. sanctions targeting the industry, a vital government revenue stream. Airlines like Air Canada have halted flights, and Spanish hotel chains are pulling back over U.S. pressure to cut ties with Gaesa, a Cuban military-linked conglomerate accused of corruption. Meanwhile, fuel shortages are crippling daily life: hospitals struggle to treat children with cancer, trash piles up, power outages spark protests, and even religious rituals suffer as nuns face just two hours of electricity a day. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/216ef4b89b0bb71b

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