Tourism was once an 'economic locomotive' in Cuba. Now, the train is coming off...
For decades, Cuba's tourism sector has enjoyed a reputation as an "economic locomotive" — a term used by authorities who saw it as the lifeblood of the Caribbean island country's economy.
But the industry has been in decline since its 2018 peak, and the U.S. government's squeeze on Cuba's oil supply has pushed the nation's most crucial industry closer to its breaking point.
The Trump administration has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that supply fuel to Cuba — part of an effort to strangle the com
For decades, Cuba's tourism sector has enjoyed a reputation as an "economic locomotive" — a term used by authorities who saw it as the lifeblood of the Caribbean island country's economy.
But the industry has been in decline since its 2018 peak, and the U.S. government's squeeze on Cuba's oil supply has pushed the nation's most crucial industry closer to its breaking point.
The Trump administration has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that supply fuel to Cuba — part of an effort to strangle the com
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