"Undercover FBI agent exposes 42-year Cuban spy infiltrating America"

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Source: The Economist
"Undercover FBI agent exposes 42-year Cuban spy infiltrating America"
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The US Justice Department has charged Victor Manuel Rocha, a former American ambassador, with secretly serving as a Cuban agent for 42 years. Rocha, who held various high-level positions in the US government, including in the State Department and the National Security Council, had access to valuable intelligence even after retirement. He was caught in a sting operation by the FBI, where he praised Fidel Castro and referred to the United States as "the enemy." This case highlights the effectiveness of Cuba's foreign intelligence agency, which has a reputation for running aggressive operations and cultivating professional intelligence officers. Cuba's success in recruiting agents is often attributed to ideology rather than blackmail or financial incentives.

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