7.12.2006
US in $80m 'Cuba Democracy' Plan (news.BBC.co.uk)
Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 July 2006, 08:25 GMT 09:25 UK
US President George W Bush has approved an $80m (£43m) fund which he says will go towards boosting democracy in Cuba.
Mr Bush said the fund would help the Cuban people in their "transition from repressive control to freedom".
The fund is part of proposals by a commission analysing US policy towards Cuba after the eventual death of Fidel Castro, who turns 80 next month.
The Cuban government said the plan was an act of aggression, violating Cuba's sovereignty and international law.
The president of Cuba's National Assembly, Ricardo Alarcon, said the world should be outraged by the actions of the US.
"They will not destroy the nation. They will not succeed in doing that. But they will cause harm and deprivation and suffering of individuals," he said.
(More ... BBC NEWS | Americas | US in $80m 'Cuba democracy' plan) ¶ 08:35
US President George W Bush has approved an $80m (£43m) fund which he says will go towards boosting democracy in Cuba.
Mr Bush said the fund would help the Cuban people in their "transition from repressive control to freedom".
The fund is part of proposals by a commission analysing US policy towards Cuba after the eventual death of Fidel Castro, who turns 80 next month.
The Cuban government said the plan was an act of aggression, violating Cuba's sovereignty and international law.
The president of Cuba's National Assembly, Ricardo Alarcon, said the world should be outraged by the actions of the US.
"They will not destroy the nation. They will not succeed in doing that. But they will cause harm and deprivation and suffering of individuals," he said.
(More ... BBC NEWS | Americas | US in $80m 'Cuba democracy' plan) ¶ 08:35
