Trump Administration Shuts Down Radio Martí, Marking a Historic Shift

Thu Apr 24 2025 04:10:01 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Administration Shuts Down Radio Martí, Marking a Historic Shift

The closure of the U.S.-backed broadcaster highlights the impact of the Trump administration on media and free speech efforts in Cuba.


In a surprising move, the Trump administration swiftly dismantled Radio Martí, a U.S.-funded news outlet aimed at providing uncensored information to Cuba. The abrupt decision stunned journalists who were in the midst of broadcasting an interview with prominent Cuban activist Ramón Saúl Sánchez when they received the closure notice via email.

Radio Martí, which had drawn ire from the Castro regime for its reports over the past four decades, found its operations halted in just days. This action reflects the significant budget cuts and policy shifts initiated by President Trump and advisor Elon Musk, leading to the removal of several governmental programs, including this prominent media outlet.

The decision has raised eyebrows among Cuban activists and supporters of free press, who now worry about the implications for information freedom and dissenting voices within Cuba. "They were very confused," Sánchez said as he recounted the moment journalists were informed of their termination.

In a drastic change for the structure of U.S. broadcasting aimed at Cuba, this closure marks a shocking moment where President Trump achieved what the Castro brothers could not for decades.

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