""The impact of the blockade right now is a horrible thing that no Cuban had expected. For us, the workers, we have a lot to lose, because we eat and live off of [tourism].""
""If there is no tourism, there is no economy," said Carlos Farinas, a 29-year-old tour guide who is among those considering whether to leave."
"Cuba's tourism industry had already suffered a series of blows since its 2018 peak, with a staggering drop in visitor numbers affecting countless livelihoods."
Cuba's tourism industry has faced a severe decline, particularly after the US imposed an oil blockade in January. Taxi drivers and tour guides, once thriving, now struggle to find work. The number of tourists dropped from 4.8 million in 2018 to just 1.6 million last year, significantly impacting the economy. Workers reliant on tourism express uncertainty about their futures, with many considering leaving the island due to the dire economic situation. The tourism sector, which once contributed nearly 12% to Cuba's GDP, is now in crisis.
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