Spanish hotel chain Meliá leaving Cuba because of legal and financial hurdles from US sanctions

HAVANA (AP) — The Spanish hotel chain Meliá said Tuesday it will completely shutter its operations in Cuba, dealing a blow to the tourism industry on the Caribbean island grappling with strict sanctions and an energy blockade imposed by the United States.A statement from the company said the decision, which will go into effect on Friday, was due to “the significant operational, legal, economic and financial difficulties that have persistently affected, and continue to affect, the environment” in Cuba.

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