The administration of US President Donald Trump has offered Cuba a $100 million aid package in exchange for political and economic reforms, according to reports published on May 13. The proposal is reportedly aimed at encouraging Havana to loosen restrictions on political freedoms and expand private sector opportunities. US officials said the offer would depend on measurable reforms, including changes related to free expression, market access, and the release of political prisoners.
Cuban authorities have not formally accepted the proposal, while critics inside Cuba and abroad questioned whether the conditions attached to the aid amount to political pressure from Washington. Supporters of the plan argue it could help improve living conditions on the island during a period of economic hardship.
Relations between the United States and Cuba have remained tense for decades, with sanctions, migration disputes, and diplomatic disagreements continuing to shape ties between the two countries.
