Widow Sues Ex-Ambassador Over Dissident's Death

The lawsuit alleges former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha's espionage for Cuba led to Cuban dissident Oswaldo Payá's assassination.

Ofelia Payá, widow of Cuban dissident Oswaldo Payá, sues former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha, alleging his espionage for Cuba led to her husband's death.
Rocha, accused of aiding Cuban officials with intelligence from his top-secret clearance, faces charges of acting as an unregistered agent of Cuba.
The lawsuit claims Rocha's actions directly contributed to the assassination of Oswaldo Payá, a prominent critic of Cuba's communist regime.
Rocha has agreed to plead guilty to espionage charges, with sentencing scheduled for April 12.
The case highlights the ongoing tensions between Cuban dissidents and the Cuban government, as well as the complex role of espionage in international relations.