Former US diplomat pleads guilty to spying for Cuba

A former US diplomat has pleaded guilty to spying for Cuba, in a case that has shocked the diplomatic community.

The diplomat, who has not been named publicly, was accused of passing sensitive information to Cuban intelligence agents over a period of several years.

According to court documents, the diplomat was recruited by Cuban agents while serving in a US embassy in a foreign country. The diplomat provided information on US foreign policy and intelligence operations to the Cuban government in exchange for cash payments.

The guilty plea marks a rare instance of a US diplomat being caught spying for a foreign government. The case has raised concerns about the vulnerability of US diplomatic personnel to recruitment by foreign intelligence services.

The former diplomat faces up to 20 years in prison for his actions. Sentencing is set for next month.

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