Rubio announced the official closure of 83% of USAID programs
news.online.ua
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:03:00 +0200

US closes 83 of USAID programsRubio announced the final monitoring of the work of the USAID agency.
Tens of billions of dollars were spent on the 5,200 contracts that are now being canceled this allegedly did not benefit and harmed the States.
Marco Rubio US Secretary of State The remaining USAID programs that are not being canceled will be transferred to the Department of Government Efficiency DOGE, which is headed by billionaire Elon Musk.USAID is the worlds largest donor.
In fiscal year 2023, the United States provided 72 billion in assistance worldwide.The agency was founded in 1961 under President John F.
Kennedy.
It allocates billions of dollars each year to combat poverty, treat disease, and respond to famine and natural disasters, as well as to promote democracy and development by supporting nongovernmental organizations, independent media, and social initiatives.On January 20, inauguration day, US President Donald Trump froze USAID initiatives for 90 days.
After that, the Agencys employees began to be placed on administrative leave without pay.
Latest news
