Former US ambassador arrested in Florida, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba

Manuel Rocha klom sinds begin jaren tachtig langzaam op binnen de rangen van de diplomatieke dienst en schopte het tot ambassadeur. Al die tijd zou hij hebben gediend als dubbelspion van de Cubaanse geheime dienst.

The Point, Dec. 5, 2023: Former US diplomat charged with spying for Cuba

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