Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it

The timing of the offer was thorny because it coincided with the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro.

By: Dulce Suarez, Florida International University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: May 28, 2026

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By Dulce Suarez, Florida International University

The United States is prepared to provide US$100 million in humanitarian assistance to Cuba, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on May 13, 2026.

But there’s a catch.

Neither the Cuban government nor its military would be allowed to manage its distribution. Instead, only humanitarian and faith-based partners, such as Caritas – the Catholic Church’s humanitarian aid network – and other nonprofits would deliver the aid. That is, …

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