Below is a summary of the State Department’s response to Sen. John Kerry’s questions about democracy programs in Cuba, along with a few comments. Download the three-page summary or read entire memo here. 1) Question: Name the contractors and sub-contractors who carry out Cuba-related democracy work. Describe how they are achieving their goals. Answer: The [...]
U.S.: Democracy programs help Cubans “freely determine their own future”
Below is the State Department’s answer to Sen. John Kerry’s inquiry about democracy programs in Cuba. State Department Responses to Chairman Kerry Questions Regarding CN 11-050 1) The CN as currently drafted provides insufficient information on program participation, content and execution. Please provide the Committee with a list of specific contractors and sub-contractors and a [...]
Senator calls for review of USAID democracy programs
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry, D-Mass., said Friday that he opposes USAID’s plans “to spend another $20 million for ‘democracy promotion’ programs in Cuba” and called for a review of the programs. Mauricio Claver-Carone, editor of the Capitol Hill Cubans blog, criticized that move. The problem is that the Administration has already consulted [...]