Trump Administration Renews $100 Million Humanitarian Aid Offer to Cuba
The State Department announced the renewed humanitarian assistance on Wednesday as President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The aid would be distributed through the Catholic Church and independent groups. Havana has rejected previous offers, including satellite internet support.
thenation.com (News photo)The Trump administration publicly renewed its offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba on Wednesday. In a statement, the State Department said the assistance would be distributed through the Catholic Church and other independent humanitarian organisations. The department noted that Cuban authorities had refused previous US offers of help, including support for satellite internet access.
“The decision rests with the Cuban regime to accept our offer of assistance or deny critical life-saving aid,” the State Department stated. It added that Cuban authorities would be accountable to the population if they blocked the proposal.
The renewed offer comes after Cuba rejected earlier assistance proposals from the United States. The announcement occurred as President Donald Trump travelled to China this week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump said before departure that Cuba would be among the issues discussed during the visit with Xi Jinping.
The South China Morning Post contacted the US Conference of Catholic Bishops on Wednesday seeking details about the proposal. The South China Morning Post did not immediately receive a response from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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State Department issues statement renewing US$100 million aid offer and accusing Cuba of prior refusals
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SCMP contacts US Conference of Catholic Bishops for comment on distribution proposal
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Trump states before departure that Cuba will be discussed with Xi Jinping
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Potential Impact
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Continued diplomatic friction between Washington and Havana amid Beijing’s backing for Cuba
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Possible talks between Havana and Washington despite US pressure campaign
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Potential delivery of life-saving aid via Catholic Church if accepted by Havana
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