trump's closure of radio marti stirs controversy in cuba
The closure of the information station Radio Marti, which opposes the Cuban communist regime, is something the Castro brothers could not accomplish, but Donald Trump did in a few days, comments the "New York Times." This is another result of the reduction in American financial aid.
What do you need to know?
- Radio Marti, a station opposed to the Cuban regime, was closed by Donald Trump's administration.
- The website, along with the television and radio signals of the station in Cuba, were blocked, although the message still reaches people through social media.
- Mauricio Claver-Carone, advisor to the U.S. president, has expressed hope for saving the station, highlighting its historical significance.
The closure of Radio Marti, a station opposing the Cuban regime, has sparked widespread reactions. The "New York Times" emphasizes that what the Castro brothers could not achieve in 40 years, Donald Trump accomplished in a few days.
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Station employees have reported that its website and the television and radio signals in Cuba have been blocked. Nonetheless, the message still reaches the people of Cuba via social media.
Does Radio Marti have a chance of returning?
Mauricio Claver-Carone, the U.S. president's advisor on Latin American affairs, has expressed hope for saving the station.
"I think one can appreciate the historical significance and role of the station, but at the same time, it must be acknowledged that it needs to be adapted to the world we live in," he stated. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Cuban-American member of Congress, announced his cooperation with the U.S. president to restore Radio Marti.
Radio Marti, established in 1983 during Ronald Reagan's presidency, was criticized for "ineffective propaganda" and corrupt practices. A 2019 audit accused the station of low-level journalism and hiring relatives. Nevertheless, in recent years, its listenership has increased, with 80 percent of its audience coming from Cuba. The "New York Times" notes that unlike other stations that have been closed, Radio Marti was directed against a specific dictatorship that still remains in power.
