U.S. and Latin American officials have raised concerns that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has misused taxpayer funds to support left-wing political initiatives in Latin America. U.S. Ambassador to Panama Kevin Marino Cabrera criticized USAID's past actions and stated that the agency's dismantling has led to improved collaboration on disaster relief efforts. Brazilian politician Eduardo Bolsonaro claimed that over $60 million in U.S. funds were allocated to combat right-wing misinformation, labeling this as foreign election interference.
Key facts
- USAID is accused of funding left-wing political causes in Latin America.
- U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera criticized USAID's previous actions.
- Eduardo Bolsonaro alleged over $60 million in U.S. funds supported anti-right-wing initiatives.
- Cabrera noted improved disaster response collaboration post-USAID dismantling.
- The Atlantic Council and National Endowment for Democracy did not comment.
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