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The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced Monday that the government of Donald Trump canceled 83% of the American Development Agency programs USAIDwhich represents an important part of world humanitarian aid.

“The 5,200 canceled contracts cost tens of billions of dollars in shares that did not work (and in some cases even damaged) the national interests of the United States”Said the head of American diplomacy in social networks.

The President Trump In January, he signed an executive order that froze all foreign aid to evaluate his compliance with the policy of his government, particularly on issues such as abortion, family planning or defense of diversity and inclusion.

Therefore, after a six -week review, the administration officially canceled 83% of the USAID programs, said Rubio.

The government is in consultations with the Congress so that the rest, about 1,000 USAID contracts, are transferred to the State Department to be “Administered more effectively”, He explained.

Blond He thanked the Government Efficiency Department (Doge), led by Elon Musk, and the State Department personnel to achieve “This historical reform”

After Trump’s possession in January, the United States suspended its foreign aid for 90 days to review the expense of all programs, paralyzing financing hundreds of NGOs worldwide.

In addition, by order of Muskthe Government dismantled USAID, the world’s largest international cooperation agency.

The strong influence of the richest man in the world within the administration has generated concern in some officials and, according to The New York Times, unleashed a strong discussion last week between Musk and Rubio during a meeting with Trump.

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Created in 1961, the USAID agency distributes humanitarian aid through health and emergency programs in 120 countries. Its annual budget, so far of US $ 42.8 billion, represents 42% of humanitarian aid distributed worldwide.

The State Department, which supervises this agency, had announced on February 26 its intention to cut 92% of its financing, after identifying 5,800 assignments to eliminate.

This Monday, Rubio especially thanked the Government Efficiency Department (Doge), led by billionaire Elon Musk, which promotes a cut of expenses and jobs in all government departments.

Trump and his allies argue that foreign assistance is a waste and does not serve American interests.

But organizations dedicated to providing this help defend that much of the assistance does contribute to the interests of the country by promoting stability and health abroad, and that cuts threaten the lives of the most vulnerable people.

With information from EFE and AFP