Cuba's Ex-Economy Minister Sentenced to Life for Espionage

Cubas Supreme Popular Tribunal sentences former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Fernández to life in prison for espionage, marking a significant case against a high-ranking official. Gil, who served as economy minister from 2018 to 2024 and deputy prime minister in 2019, was accused of accepting bribes, falsifying documents, and evading taxes. President Díaz-Canel had previously criticized Gil for serious mistakes, but details were not disclosed. This case is the most high-profile instance of an official falling from grace since 2009. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.