A Miami broadcast network sent live satellite data to central France. From there, high-power transmitters fired the shortwave signals across the Atlantic Ocean to Cuba, flanking the island’s fixed northern-facing defenses. The State Department’s goal was to “break the information blockade” and spread messages of democracy and freedom. And the classified operation had a side … Read more
El Departamento de Estado finalmente ha publicado un archivo confidencial sobre un proyecto de promoción de la democracia de 3,3 millones de dólares dirigido a Cuba. Recibí los documentos, con numerosas partes censuradas y sellos de “No clasificado”, hoy mismo, tras una espera exasperante de 14 años, 8 meses y 15 días. Presenté una solicitud … Read more
The State Department has finally released a sensitive file about a $3.3 million democracy promotion project targeting Cuba. I received the heavily redacted documents, with fresh UNCLASSIFIED stamps, earlier today after a staggering 14-year, 8-month, and 15-day wait. I filed a Freedom of Information Act request about Freedom House operations in Cuba on October 8, … Read more