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Denmark summoned a U.S. diplomat over concerns that influence campaigns aimed at Greenland may be intended to sow discord between Denmark and Greenland, highlighting tensions over Greenland's strategic importance.
Former US diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined $500,000 for acting as an illegal foreign agent for Cuba while working for the US government. He was found to have spied for Cuba for over four decades, including during his tenure as US ambassador to Bolivia, and is required to disclose details of his cooperation with Cuban intelligence as part of a deal with prosecutors.
Former US diplomat Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to acting as a secret foreign agent for Cuba. The 73-year-old admitted to conspiracy to act as an agent of a foreign government and defrauding the United States. Prosecutors alleged that Rocha served as a covert agent of Cuba’s intelligence services for decades. The judge criticized Rocha for turning his back on the country and sentenced him to 15 years in prison, with charges for lying to investigators and wire fraud dropped under the plea agreement. The government may seek to denaturalize Rocha in a civil proceeding, and newly identified witnesses may seek restitution.
Victoria Nuland, the third-highest ranking U.S. diplomat known for her criticism of Russia's actions in Ukraine, is retiring from her post at the State Department. Nuland, who had a long career in foreign service, faced internal administration battles and was not chosen for the deputy Secretary of State position. She was praised for her leadership on Ukraine by Secretary of State Antony Blinken. John Bass, a former ambassador to Afghanistan, will temporarily replace her as under secretary.
Manuel Rocha, a former US diplomat, admitted to spying for Cuba for decades and pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to act as an agent of a foreign government. Rocha's career spanned various diplomatic roles, including serving as US ambassador to Bolivia and as an adviser to the US military's Southern Command. He was accused of meeting Cuban intelligence operatives, falsifying information to US officials, and sharing intelligence that emboldened Cuba's communist leaders to assassinate a chief opponent. Rocha's plea deal could result in a long prison sentence, and the case sheds light on Cuba's penetration of US foreign policy circles. US-Cuba relations have been strained for over 60 years, with ongoing sanctions impacting Cuba's economy.
Former US diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha, who served as the US ambassador to Bolivia, has pleaded guilty to working as an agent of Cuba for over 40 years. The 73-year-old admitted to passing information to the Cuban government since 1981 and is due to be sentenced in April. The case has shocked the US government, and evidence includes covert recordings of Rocha admitting to working for Cuba for decades. The US and Cuba have had a fraught relationship for over 60 years, and Rocha's guilty plea brings one of the highest profile espionage cases between the two countries to an unexpectedly rapid conclusion.
Former U.S. diplomat Manuel Rocha has agreed to plead guilty to charges of acting as a secret agent for Cuba, potentially facing a lengthy prison term. The plea deal includes an agreed-upon sentence, with Rocha due back in court for sentencing on April 12. The case sheds little light on Rocha's specific actions to aid Cuba, but a confidential damage assessment is ongoing. The swift resolution benefits both Rocha and the government, allowing for a full damage assessment and potential insights into Cuba's penetration of U.S. foreign policy circles.
Manuel Rocha, a former U.S. diplomat, was arrested and charged with serving as a secret agent of Cuba, allegedly dating back to the 1970s. Despite red flags and missed clues, including a tip in 2006, Rocha avoided scrutiny for decades. The case raises questions about what information Rocha may have given to Cuba, with suspicions that he may have been part of a Cuban spy ring. His alleged betrayal includes intervening in a Bolivian presidential election to help a Castro protégé. Rocha, who pleaded not guilty, had a successful post-diplomatic career and was known for his anti-communist stance, which made his alleged espionage surprising to those who knew him.
Oil prices held steady as investors awaited news on Gaza ceasefire talks and monitored U.S. diplomat Antony Blinken's Middle East trip, with concerns about supply disruptions from the region. Expectations of higher interest rates and China's struggling economy limited price gains, while concerns about layoffs and declining long-term demand also weighed on the market. Additionally, industry data on U.S. crude stockpiles is awaited, with analysts estimating a rise in inventories.
Henry Kissinger, the former top US diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has died at the age of 100. Known for his influential role in US foreign policy, Kissinger played a significant part in ending the Vietnam War, opening diplomatic relations with China, and negotiating arms control agreements with the Soviet Union. However, his legacy is also marked by controversial decisions, such as authorizing the US bombing of Cambodia during the Vietnam War and supporting anti-communist regimes in Latin America. Tributes have poured in from around the world, with leaders acknowledging his impact on global politics.
The U.S. ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, questioned on social media whether China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu had been placed under house arrest, adding to confusion about his two-week absence from public view. The U.S. government believes Li is under investigation, but the nature of the investigation is unknown. This follows China's unexplained replacement of its foreign minister in July and a shake-up in the leadership of the People's Liberation Army's elite Rocket Force, raising concerns about transparency and decision-making in China's leadership.