A $100 Million Gesture: What's Behind Washington's Cuba Aid Offer? The US has announced it will reiterate an offer of up to $100 million in humanitarian assistance to Cuba, contingent on Havana's acceptance.
The proposal, which will be funneled through the Catholic Church and other independent organizations, marks a significant shift in Washington's approach towards Cuba.
For years, the US has struggled to balance its embargo on Cuba with a desire to provide aid to the island nation.