Spanish hotel chain ceases operations in Cuba under pressure from Washington
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Spanish hotel chain Meliá announced it will cease all operations in Cuba at the end of the week, citing the latest US sanctions under President Donald Trump as making it impossible to maintain operational stability. The company informed the Spanish stock market regulator of its decision, highlighting the growing pressure from Washington. This move underscores the impact of US foreign policy on international businesses operating in Cuba.
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Meliá ceasing all operations in Cuba due to 'major difficulties'.
Meliá group is ceasing all operations in Cuba at the end of the week.
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Meliá group is ceasing all operations in Cuba at the end of the week.
The Guardian- Meliá ceasing all operations in Cuba due to 'major difficulties'.
- 34 sites are affected, indicating significant economic impact.
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Loaded language removed<p>Meliá group says Donald Trump’s sanctions make it ‘impossible’ to keep any of its 34 sites open</p><p>A Spanish hotel chain is to cease all operations in Cuba at the end of the week due to “major difficulties” in doing business on the island under growing pressure from Washington.</p><p>The latest US sanctions make it “impossible, de facto and de jure, to maintain even minimal operational…
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Meliá group is ceasing all operations in Cuba at the end of the week.
The GuardianThe US sanctions were imposed under the Trump administration.
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