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{{short description|US radio, television broadcaster to Cuba}} | {{short description|US radio, television broadcaster to Cuba}} | ||
{{Organization | |||
|OrganizationName=Radio y Televisión Martí | |||
|OrganizationType=Government | |||
|Mission=To provide a source of free media and information to the Cuban people, countering state-controlled media with news and programs that promote democracy, human rights, and freedom; to connect Cuba with the outside world. | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=Director | |||
|Employees=100 (approx. for both radio and TV) | |||
|Budget=$27 million (2014) | |||
|Website=https://www.radiotelevisionmarti.com/ | |||
|Services=News Broadcasting; Educational Programs; Cultural Content | |||
|ParentOrganization=Office of Cuba Broadcasting (USAGM) | |||
|CreationLegislation=Presidential Executive Order 12323, 1981 | |||
|Regulations= | |||
|HeadquartersLocation=25.7617, -80.3797 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=4201 NW 77th Ave, Doral, FL 33166 | |||
}} | |||
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|name = Radio y Televisión Martí | |name = Radio y Televisión Martí | ||
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Radio Televisión Martí is an element of the [[International Broadcasting Bureau]] (IBB). | Radio Televisión Martí is an element of the [[International Broadcasting Bureau]] (IBB). | ||
'''Radio y Televisión Martí''' is a U.S. government-funded broadcaster providing news, information, and entertainment to Cuba, named after the Cuban independence leader José Martí. | |||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.radiotelevisionmarti.com/}} | |||
==Radio Martí== | ==Radio Martí== | ||
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Other critics consider the actual ineffectiveness to reach a Cuban audience, the risk of the broadcaster's purposes for heavy budget-cuts and the fear of limited editorial independence in order to be manipulated by right-wing Cuban exiles and their political agenda for personal political gain.<ref name="philly1"/> | Other critics consider the actual ineffectiveness to reach a Cuban audience, the risk of the broadcaster's purposes for heavy budget-cuts and the fear of limited editorial independence in order to be manipulated by right-wing Cuban exiles and their political agenda for personal political gain.<ref name="philly1"/> | ||
In May 2018 Martí broadcast video segments attacking George Soros as a "multimillionaire Jew of Hungarian origin" threatening Latin American democracy. The videos were based on assertions by [[Judicial Watch]]. In October 2018 the employees responsible for producing the videos were placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into their conduct.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/10/us-government-funded-news-network-ran-a-hit-piece-on-soros-that-called-him-a-multimillionaire-jew/|title=A US government-funded news network ran a hit piece on Soros that called him a "multimillionaire Jew"|first=Aaron|last=Wiener}}</ref> | In May 2018 Martí broadcast video segments attacking George Soros as a "multimillionaire Jew of Hungarian origin" threatening Latin American democracy. The videos were based on assertions by [[Judicial Watch]]. In October 2018 the employees responsible for producing the videos were placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into their conduct.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/10/us-government-funded-news-network-ran-a-hit-piece-on-soros-that-called-him-a-multimillionaire-jew/|title=A US government-funded news network ran a hit piece on Soros that called him a "multimillionaire Jew"|first=Aaron|last=Wiener}}</ref>. | ||
==Mission== | |||
The mission of Radio y Televisión Martí is to deliver uncensored news, information, and cultural programs to Cuba, promoting the ideals of democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. It aims to provide an alternative to Cuba's state-controlled media, fostering a connection between Cuba and the international community. | |||
==Parent organization== | |||
Radio y Televisión Martí operates under the [[Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB)]], which is part of the [[United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)]]. | |||
==Legislation== | |||
Radio Martí was created by [[Presidential Executive Order 12323]] in 1981, and TV Martí was later established to expand its reach. | |||
==Partners== | |||
While not formally listed as partners, Radio y Televisión Martí collaborates with: | |||
* Other USAGM networks for content sharing | |||
* Independent journalists and sources within Cuba | |||
==Number of employees== | |||
Approximately 100 employees work for both Radio and TV Martí. | |||
==Organization structure== | |||
*'''News and Programming Division''' produces content for both radio and TV. | |||
*'''Technical Operations''' manages broadcasting capabilities. | |||
*'''Audience Outreach''' focuses on engagement strategies. | |||
==List of programs== | |||
* Noticiero Martí (Martí News) | |||
* Contacto Cuba (Contact Cuba) | |||
* Tempranito y de Mañana (Early Morning Show) | |||
* De Frente con Cuba (Face to Face with Cuba) | |||
==Last total enacted budget== | |||
The budget in 2014 for the Cuba broadcasting program was approximately $27 million. | |||
==Leader== | |||
Radio y Televisión Martí is led by a Director. | |||
==Services provided== | |||
Services include broadcasting news, educational content, cultural programs, and entertainment aimed at the Cuban audience. Radio Martí broadcasts in AM and shortwave, while TV Martí uses various transmission methods including satellite and airdrop broadcasts to reach Cuba despite signal jamming. | |||
==Regulations overseen== | |||
Radio y Televisión Martí does not directly oversee regulations but operates within the guidelines set by USAGM for international broadcasting, particularly concerning content that supports free press and democracy. | |||
==Headquarters address== | |||
4201 NW 77th Ave, Doral, FL 33166 | |||
==Website== | |||
https://www.radiotelevisionmarti.com/ | |||
==Wikipedia article== | |||
[[wikipedia:Radio y Televisión Martí]] | |||
==External links== | |||
* https://www.radiotelevisionmarti.com/ | |||
* https://www.usagm.gov/networks/ocb/ | |||
* https://martinoticias.com/ | |||
[[Category:United States Agency for Global Media]] | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||