From Diplomat to Double Agent: The Intriguing Tale of a Former US Ambassador's Alleged Espionage for Cuba
Former US diplomat Manuel Rocha has been charged with multiple counts of being a secret agent for Cuban intelligence, allegedly spying for communist Cuba for over four decades. Rocha, who held sensitive posts including ambassador to Bolivia and deputy head of the US interest section in Havana, is accused of seeking out positions within the US government to gain access to non-public information and influence US foreign policy. The allegations have shocked the US intelligence community, prompting an urgent damage assessment to determine the extent of the secrets that may have been passed. The case highlights the sophistication of Cuban espionage and raises questions about US policy towards Cuba.