The current state of Cuba is critical. Ongoing U.S. blockades on oil, along with other sanctions, have pushed the Caribbean nation into a state of limbo. Among the industries hardest hit by diplomatic tensions is tourism, which once generated billions of dollars in revenue and is now struggling to survive.
After averaging more than 4 million visitors as recently as 2019, only about 1.6 million tourists traveled to Cuba between January and November 2025, a drop of nearly 70 percent since 2018. The COVID-19 pandemic, combined with continued U.S. pressure and sanctions, has stalled tourism across the island.
