Former U.S. Diplomat Charged with Spying for Cuba

Victor Manuel Rocha, who held top posts in Bolivia, Argentina, and Havana, is accused of betraying his oath and serving as a Cuban agent for over 40 years.

Victor Manuel Rocha, a former U.S. diplomat, has been charged with spying for Cuba for over 40 years, according to U.S. federal prosecutors.
Rocha, who held top diplomatic posts in Bolivia, Argentina, and the U.S. Interests Section in Havana, was arrested at his Miami home.
The case against Rocha is largely based on his own admissions to an undercover FBI agent posing as a Cuban intelligence operative.
Rocha's service to Cuba may have started even before the beginning of his U.S. diplomatic career, with the complaint citing Rocha's mention of proving his loyalty in Chile in 1973.
Rocha is believed to be the first member of America’s elite foreign service to have been accused of betraying their oath.