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Former Cuban economy minister Alejandro Gil sentenced to life in prison on espionage and corruption charges amid economic crisis.
Alejandro Gil, Cuba’s former economy minister, was sentenced to life in prison on December 8, 2025, after the Supreme Court found him guilty of espionage, corruption, bribery, tax evasion, and mishandling classified material.
He also received a concurrent 20-year term, with judges citing severe damage to national security.
Gil, a close ally of President Miguel Díaz-Canel who served from 2018 to 2024, was removed from office in early 2024 and had not appeared publicly since.
His November trial unfolded amid Cuba’s deep economic crisis of inflation, shortages, and mass migration.
Both sides have 10 days to appeal, and the life sentence automatically triggers a retrial.
State media shared few details, including the foreign party allegedly involved, highlighting the government’s broader anti-corruption push during a period of intense economic strain.
El ex ministro de economía cubano Alejandro Gil fue sentenciado a cadena perpetua por espionaje y cargos de corrupción en medio de la crisis económica.