civil society

Public diplomacy or interference?

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The U.S. Embassy in Havana plans to award grants to NGOs, institutions and individuals that would strengthen Cuba’s independent civil society’s “professional ties” with the United States. The embassy stated: The Embassy has particular interest in projects that highlight democratic values and increased access to information, benefit underserved populations, promote entrepreneurial skills development, and promote … Read more

Big bucks for “battle of ideas”

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The U.S. government spent $204,478,658 on democracy promotion projects targeting Cuba from 2001 through 2019, records show. The top three recipients were: Grupo de Apoyo a la Democracia, with $16,869,165 Pan-American Development Foundation, $16,098,509 International Republican Institute, $14,985,461 Most of the money – $121,801,254 – went toward “democratic participation and civil society.” Records show $23,516,054 … Read more