Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba for Over 40 Years
Miami Judge Hands Down 15-Year Jail Term Following Attorney General’s Grave Warning
According to NEW YORK POST Victor Manuel Rocha a former US ambassador got 15 years in jail for spying for Cuba for over 40 years. The judge in Miami, Beth Bloom decided this after Attorney General Merrick Garland called it a big deal. Rocha worked in important jobs like ambassador to Bolivia and advisor to the US Southern Command. He admitted to helping Cuba while working for the US which was bad for America’s safety.
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Former Ambassador’s Deception Unveiled
Rocha pretended to be against Cuba’s government but he was actually helping them since 1973. The FBI caught him talking to their agents who pretended to be Cuban spies. He said good things about Fidel Castro and bragged about spying for Cuba. We don’t know exactly how much damage he did to America’s safety. Some people like Rep. Carlos Gimenez say 15 years isn’t enough for what Rocha did. Even though he wasn’t charged with spying admitting to being a spy for Cuba is serious. This case shows how hard it is for countries to stop spies and keep their secrets safe.