Office of Cuba Broadcasting

Office of Cuba Broadcasting
Type:	Government
Parent organization:	United States Agency for Global Media
Employees:	100
Executive:	Director
Budget:	$27 million (2014)
Address:	4201 NW 77th Ave, Doral, FL 33166
Website:	https://www.usagm.gov/networks/ocb/
Creation Legislation:	N/A (Established by the President through the U.S. Information Agency)
Wikipedia:	Office of Cuba Broadcasting

Office of Cuba Broadcasting

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Mission
To provide the Cuban people with accurate, balanced, and comprehensive news and information, promoting freedom of the press and democracy; to connect Cuba to the international community through uncensored media.

Services
Radio Broadcasting; Television Broadcasting; Digital Media

Regulations

Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB) oversees Radio and Television Martí, providing an independent source of news and information to Cuba.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of OCB is to break Cuba's information blockade by offering the Cuban population access to reliable news, diverse viewpoints, and cultural content that supports democratic values and human rights. It aims to provide an alternative media voice in Cuba, fostering a connection with the global community.

Parent organization

OCB is part of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

Legislation

OCB was established by the President through the U.S. Information Agency in 1983, without specific legislation but under broader executive actions related to international broadcasting.

Partners

Collaborates with various USAGM networks for content sharing
Works with independent journalists and activists in Cuba

Number of employees

Approximately 100 employees work for OCB.

Organization structure

Radio Martí provides audio broadcasting.
TV Martí focuses on visual media transmission.
Digital Services manages online content and social media.

List of programs

Noticiero Martí (Martí News)
Contacto Cuba (Contact Cuba)
Tempranito y de Mañana (Morning Show)
De Frente con Cuba (Face to Face with Cuba)

Last total enacted budget

The budget for Cuba broadcasting in 2014 was approximately $27 million.

Leader

OCB is led by a Director.

Services provided

OCB offers services through its broadcasting arms, providing news, entertainment, educational programming, and cultural content aimed at the Cuban audience. Radio Martí broadcasts via AM and shortwave, TV Martí uses satellite and other methods to circumvent jamming, and digital platforms extend reach through the internet.

Regulations overseen

OCB does not oversee regulations but operates under the guidelines of USAGM for international broadcasting, ensuring content promotes free press and democratic values.

Headquarters address

4201 NW 77th Ave, Doral, FL 33166

Website

https://www.usagm.gov/networks/ocb/

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:Office of Cuba Broadcasting