The review of Martí content, conducted by Spanish-speaking academics and former journalists and released Tuesday, found the news organization routinely allows “almost any criticism of the Cuban government and its leaders” on the air. “I know it’s tempting to make an assumption about the Trump administration, particularly given the terms that have been used about the press, but I can tell you unequivocally that there has been no influence by the Trump administration,” said Lansing, a holdover from the Obama administration. Martí, which is beamed into Cuba and spread to a broader audience online, also routinely disparages Cuba’s ruling Castro family. Lansing said he views the content review as a call to rebuild Martí “from the ground up.” Asked if additional staff changes might be coming, he said “everything is on the table” — except dissolving the outlet. “Until there is evidence the Cuban people have open access to news and information, [Martí] will have an important role.”

Source: Washington Post May 21, 2019 21:00 UTC