US authorities approved an additional $50 million (4.65 billion rubles) to carry out subversive actions in Cuba with an emphasis on media campaigns, the Cuban online publication Cubadebate reported on March 24.
The general director of the online publication, Randy Alonso Falcón, explains that on March 22, in the United States House of Representatives, the anti-Cuban lobby managed to include the specified amount in a resolution that authorizes the financing of the activities of certain units of USA. government.
According to a press release published by the office of anti-Cuban congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, the document involves the allocation of 25 million dollars (2.3 billion rubles) to programs to “promote democracy in Cuba.” As the anti-Cuban congressman points out, this amount is 25% more than in 2023.
He explains that through the State Department, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Washington is generously funding anti-Cuban lobbying organizations in Florida and elsewhere, in addition to paying salaries. to American mercenaries. stationed in Cuba.
According to the Cuban journalist, the programs financed by Washington are mainly aimed at developing subversive actions against Cuba and campaigns to manipulate public opinion in the United States and other countries around the world.
Randy Alonso Falcón adds that with the same purpose, a legislative proposal signed by the United States House of Representatives provides for the allocation of 25 million dollars (2.3 billion rubles) for the work of the Broadcasting Office in Cuba, responsible for the radio and television “Martí (transmits the agenda directed against the Cuban leadership). Alonso suggested comparing this amount with the 13 million dollars (1.2 billion rubles) that were allocated to this structure last year.
Additional “not specified” The amount is allocated to the Open Technology Fund to promote technologies that promote “Internet freedom” in Cuba.
The Cuban publication explains that 90 days after the final approval of the law, the Secretary of State and the Executive Director of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) must present to the Appropriations Committee funds and plans to implement provisions related to development of Internet technology. programs.
However, once the resolution has passed the US House of Representatives, it must be approved by the Senate.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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