Cuba sentences ex-minister for espionage and corruption

Cuba’s top court sentenced former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil to life in prison for espionage and 20 years for corruption charges, including bribery and tax evasion. Gil, a close confidant of President Miguel Diaz-Canel, was sacked in 2024 and accused of engaging in corrupt actions, abusing his office for personal gain, and sharing classified information with the enemy. The 61-year-old politician has the right to appeal the sentence within 10 days and his case is the highest profile since 2009, signaling a crackdown on officials involved in sensitive leaks and misconduct.

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