The Embassy of the United States in Cuba expressed its public support this Monday for the humanitarian work of Cáritas Cuba, stating on its official X account that it is committed to ensuring that its aid directly reaches the most needy Cubans. "We are committed to making sure that our assistance reaches the most vulnerable Cubans on the ground. Cáritas Cuba is doing a tremendous job," the diplomatic mission posted, accompanied by a video showcasing the distribution of aid on the island, described as a heartbeat of hope with brothers helping each other.
The support comes in a context where humanitarian needs in Cuba are increasingly urgent. According to international organizations, , exacerbated by the effects of hurricanes and the deep economic crisis experienced by the population.
Cooperation between Washington and Cuban civil society organizations took concrete shape starting in late 2025, when Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the United States' willingness to send aid without the regime's involvement. The Cuban government, for its part, conditioned its acceptance on the lifting of the embargo, which did not prevent assistance from beginning to flow through independent channels.
The first documented deliveries included 528 food kits and 660 hygiene kits distributed in Holguín, followed by assistance to 500 families in El Cobre, Santiago de Cuba, one of the areas most affected by the recent cyclones.
The financial commitment of the United States has expanded over time. In February 2026, Washington announced a new allocation, increasing the total commitment to nine million dollars intended for humanitarian response on the island.
The scale of the operation continued to grow in the following months. In March, Cáritas Cuba made new deliveries funded by American resources, benefiting approximately 6,000 additional families in various provinces across the country.
Support is provided as the reconstruction following natural disasters progresses at an extremely slow pace. Five months after Hurricane Melissa, only 17% of the damages have been repaired, highlighting the magnitude of the challenge faced by both the affected families and the organizations trying to assist them.
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