Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith‑based groups distribute it
The United States is prepared to provide $100 million in humanitarian assistance to Cuba, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on May 13. 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 —…