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Spanish hotel group Melia said on Wednesday it would immediately stop managing, marketing and providing brand services for 15 hotels in Cuba, pointing to the island’s worsening geopolitical, legal and economic conditions.The move comes as US President Donald Trump’s administration steps up pressure on Cuba, using an oil blockade and tighter sanctions in an effort to cut off resources and force a change in its government.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Melia, one of the largest foreign hotel operators in Cuba, has had a major presence on the island since 1990. It said it had informed hotel owners of its decision on May 26, with confirmation issued on Wednesday. The hotels were run through its Portuguese subsidiary Ilha Bela Gestao E Turismo.In a regulatory filing, the company said the withdrawal was driven by “a combination of unforeseen circumstances” beyond Ilha Bela’s control that had significantly affected the viability, legality
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