US Pressure Forces Spanish Hotel Chain Out of Cuba: A Pattern Emerges The latest move by Meliá, one of Spain's largest hotel chains, to cease all operations in Cuba at the end of the week is a stark reminder of Washington's growing economic stranglehold on the island nation.
The company cited "major difficulties" in doing business under increasing pressure from the US government.
Escalating tensions between the US and Cuba over the past few months have created an environment that makes it increasingly difficult for foreign investors to operate on the island.