Summary
Cuba's Supreme Court sentenced former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil to life in prison for espionage. He also received a separate 20-year sentence for corruption. The court did not disclose details of his espionage activities.
Key Facts
- Alejandro Gil, Cuba's former Economy Minister, has been sentenced to life in prison.
- The court also gave him a 20-year sentence on corruption charges.
- His charges include bribery, falsifying documents, and tax evasion.
- Gil was Cuba's economy minister from 2018 to 2024.
- He was close to President Miguel Diaz-Canel before being fired in February 2024.
- The court did not specify who Gil was spying for.
- Gil can appeal his sentence within 10 days.
- He played a significant role in Cuba's monetary and financial reforms in 2021.
