Cuba lost up to 70 percent of its Russian tourist traffic in the first half of the year due to the suspension of flights, declared Artur Muradian, Vice President of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia.
“Due to the suspension of air traffic, Cuba lost 70 percent of its Russian tourist traffic in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025,” Muradian stated this Friday in an interview with the Sputnik news agency.
On January 29, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing the imposition of tariffs on imports from countries that supply oil to Cuba, and also declared a state of emergency due to an alleged security threat emanating from the island.
The measure has further exacerbated fuel shortages in Cuba, affecting transportation, food production, healthcare, and education. Flights between Russia and Cuba were suspended in February.
[ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]
