USAID freeze halts vital aid work

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USAID freeze halts vital aid work

HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington I am outraged the Trump administration is making the U.S. weaker in the world. On Jan. 24, the administration issued a “stop-work order” for all existing programming funded by U.S. foreign assistance. This action is catastrophic for communities around the world and undermines U.S credibility internationally. USAID freeze halts vital aid w…

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USAID freeze hits Trump’s priorities in Latin America

Trump’s foreign aid cuts have dealt a blow to various programs in Latin America, including those targeting fentanyl flows and migration.

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Under Biden, 240 billion dollars went abroad. But also under Trump, aid payments increased. Eight graphics show which countries and organizations benefited and what the money was used for.

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The Demise of USAID: Few Regrets in Latin America - Other News - Voices against the tide

By Roger D. Harris* – John Perry* – Resumen Latinoamericano – English “Take your money with you,” said Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, when told about Trump’s plans to cut aid to Latin America, “it’s poison.” USAID (US Agency for International Development) spends around $2 billion annually in Latin America, which is only 5% of its global budget. The temporarily closed-down agency’s future looks bleak, while reactions to its money being cut h…

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2025 - USAID Accountability: Analyzing America's Billions in Development Aid Spending

The recent suspension of U.S. development aid for 90 days has sparked significant controversy, particularly as President Trump considers eliminating USAID. While life-saving assistance continues, many global initiatives are on hold. Historically, the U.S. has provided substantial foreign aid, with projections for 2025 nearing $60 billion. Public sentiment is critical, with many viewing foreign aid as excessive. The suspension jeopardizes jobs li…