"Shortly before the US and Cuba reestablished
diplomatic relations on December 2014, Associated Press exposed a
cartoonish caper by the US Agency for International Development (USAID)
(1). Apparently running out of ideas for undermining the Cuban
revolution, the agency turned to funding hip hop rappers. This bizarre
scheme, denounced by US Senator Patrick Leahy as “reckless” and
“stupid”, was contracted out to Creative Associates International Inc.
(CAII), a little known private company that happens to be one of USAID’s
largest contractors. This is the same company that earlier in 2014 had
been caught in another USAID scheme to ensnare Cuban youth, this one
involving Twitter.
CAII deserves a closer look. In the last three decades this company
has popped up in the middle of major political, diplomatic, military and
intelligence operations of the US government worldwide.
“Creative Associates International provides outstanding,
on-the-ground development services and forges partnerships to deliver
sustainable solutions to global challenges”, explains the company web
site. “Its experts focus on building inclusive educational systems,
transitioning communities from conflict to peace… engaging youth… and
more. Creative is recognized for its ability to quickly adapt and excel
in conflict and post-conflict environments.”
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