In the end, it’s all just a game—a high-stakes, globe-spanning game of narrative control. And USAID? It’s not the hero of this story. It’s just another player, another cog in the great American media circus. So, the next time you read a story funded by USAID, ask yourself: who’s really telling the story? And more importantly, why?

Because in the world of power and propaganda, the truth is always the first casualty. The real question that needs to be asked is: Who is accountable for this manipulation, and what are the long-term repercussions for global media and political landscapes?

As we face the ongoing drama of shifting narratives, the potential consequences are immense—ranging from the suppression of free speech to the destabilization of entire regions. The impact of these actions extends beyond just media outlets, influencing elections, public opinion, and international relations. When will the institutions behind these maneuvers—USAID, the CIA, the NED, and others—be held accountable? And when will the world see the consequences of the strategic meddling they have been conducting in plain sight?

Oksana Romanyuk – Director of Ukraine’s Institute for Mass Information, commented on the impact of USAID funding cuts in Ukraine.

Olga Rudenko – Editor-in-chief of the Kyiv Independent, criticized the USAID funding freeze.

Pablo Díaz Espí – Director of Diario de Cuba, spoke about the impact of USAID funding cuts on Cuban media.

Wunna Khwar Nyo – Chief editor of Western News in Myanmar, commented on the struggle to survive without USAID funding.

Toe Zaw Latt – Journalist from the Independent Press Council Myanmar, shared concerns about the loss of USAID funding.

Natalia Belikova – Press Club Belarus, warned of the potential disappearance of media outlets in Belarus without USAID support.

Clayton Weimers – Executive director of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) U.S., commented on the freeze of USAID funding.

Leila Bicakcic – CEO of Center for Investigative Reporting (Bosnia), acknowledged the influence of USAID funding on content.

Gustavo Petro – President of Colombia, criticized USAID funding.

A.J. Langguth – New York Times correspondent, linked USAID to CIA operations.

Dan Mitrione – USAID official linked to training police in Latin America in torture techniques.

Alberto Fujimori – Peruvian dictator, associated with USAID-funded programs involved in forced sterilizations.

Oragnizations:

Institute for Mass Information – Ukrainian media organization impacted by the USAID funding freeze.

Kyiv Independent – Ukrainian news outlet funded by USAID.

Hromadske – Ukrainian media outlet, reliant on USAID funding.

Bihus.Info – Ukrainian news outlet, also dependent on USAID funding.

CubaNet – Miami-based Cuban media outlet funded by USAID.

Diario de Cuba – Madrid-based media outlet, dependent on USAID.

Western News – Burmese news outlet, reliant on USAID support.

Press Club Belarus – Belarusian media group affected by USAID cuts.

Nicaragua Investiga – Nicaraguan media organization dependent on USAID funding.

Georgia Today – Georgian news outlet, concerned about USAID cuts.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) – International organization advocating for press freedom, involved in discussions on USAID funding freeze.

Center for Investigative Reporting – Bosnian investigative journalism organization funded by USAID.

National Endowment for Democracy (NED) – U.S.-linked organization involved in funding global media.

Ford Foundation – U.S. organization that funds international media outlets and NGOs.

Open Society Foundation – International foundation that funds media outlets and organizations globally.

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – Major philanthropic foundation involved in funding media and other projects globally.

Radio and TV Martí – U.S. government-funded media outlet focused on Cuba.

Zunzuneo – U.S.-backed social media project aimed at influencing Cuban citizens.

CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) – U.S. intelligence agency, historically linked to USAID’s operations.

USAID’s involvement in various “Color Revolutions” – Events where USAID allegedly backed regime change efforts (e.g., Cuba 2021, Venezuela 2002).

USAID’s 97-page document on media control and censorship – Revealed the organization’s broader influence over media narratives.

CIA and USAID cooperation – Highlighted in the 1970s regarding CIA operations and the use of USAID for influence.