United States Agency for Global Media

Statement from the BBG on the resignation of Pedro Roig, director of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting

August 30, 2010

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) has accepted, with regret, the resignation of Pedro Roig, who has served for over seven years as director of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB). The Board thanks Pedro for his leadership of Radio and TV Marti shepherding program and technological advances as well as constructive cooperative efforts with the Voice of America. The Board is especially grateful to Pedro for agreeing to postpone his retirement in order to facilitate a smooth transition at OCB. Read More