President Donald Trump’s orders to pause foreign aid and dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development is suddenly threatening the survival of a network of Cuban independent news outlets that have been critical in fighting government censorship on the island and bringing human-rights violations to light.

Driven by Trump’s own residency in the state, Florida has seen the elevation of key local figures to prominent roles, such as Marco Rubio’s selection as secretary of state and Matt Gaetz’s controversial tapping as attorney general, which ended in him pulling out of the appointment.