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La cadena hotelera Meliá cesa todas sus operaciones en Cuba en medio de las presiones de EE.UU. sobre la isla
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· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
Por Gonzalo Zegarra y Pau Mosquera, CNN en Español La cadena española de hoteles Meliá anunció este martes que cesará todas sus operaciones en Cuba debido a las “persistentes dificultades” que “impiden garantizar unas condiciones mínimas de estabilidad” para las actividades en la isla. La filial ...
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Key takeaway La cadena había anunciado en junio la salida inmediata de 15 hoteles por el “contexto geopolítico, social, legal y económico”, en medio de un éxodo de otras empresas del sector, como operadores turísticos y aerolíneas.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso's unique cultural and economic ties to Mexico and the rest of Latin America make the cessation of Meliá's operations in Cuba noteworthy for local residents. As a border city, El Paso is attuned to the economic and political developments in the region, and the impact of US policy on Cuba's tourism industry is likely to resonate with local business owners and travelers. The significant decline in tourism to Cuba, with a 58% drop in visitors between January and May, may also have implications for El Paso's own tourism industry, which has historically been influenced by regional trends. Furthermore, the city's strong Hispanic heritage and cultural exchange programs with Latin American countries may lead to increased interest in understanding the complexities of US-Cuba relations and their effects on the regional economy. As the situation in Cuba continues to evolve, El Pasoans may be watching closely to see how these developments affect local businesses and cultural ties.
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Category: local Published: July 21, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 2 min
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