HAVANA.- Hostinger, one of the world’s leaders in web hosting, domains and cloud storage services, will cease operations in Cuba and six other countries subject to sanctions effective June 10. This decision, communicated via email to its users, responds to the update of its policies, which prohibit the provision of services in nations affected by comprehensive sanctions or restrictions.
Starting May 6, customers residing in Cuba hosted by Hostinger will not be able to renew or update their existing services, or purchase new ones. This measure will also apply in Venezuela, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Belarus and the territories occupied by Russia in Ukraine.
In his statement, according to a review Cuban Diary, Hostinger emphasizes its commitment to the highest ethical and legal standards in its business operations. This action appears to be aimed at avoiding sanctions similar to those imposed on other companies for violating the US embargo against the Cuban regime.
According to data from Built With, as of May 5, at least 63 Cuban clients, including notable institutions such as the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, were hosted on the Hostinger platform.
The company thus joins a list of entities fined for violating Washington’s sanctions programs. Recent examples include EFG International AG, a Swiss bank that paid a fine of approximately $3.7 million, and Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, which was fined nearly $1 billion by OFAC.
This move by Hostinger reflects the complexity of operating in a global environment where international regulations and trade policies can have significant consequences for companies and their customers.
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FOUNTAIN: With information from Diario de Cuba
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