Alejandro Gil gave classified information to foreign intelligence services.
On Monday, the Cuban Supreme Court (TSP) issued a life imprisonment sentence against former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil, who was found guilty of espionage, bribery, influence peddling, and tax evasion.
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In the first case, Gil was charged with espionage, acts detrimental to economic activity, bribery, theft and damage to official documents, violation of official seals, and breach of regulations protecting classified documents. The Court considered these acts as treason and sentenced Gil to life imprisonment.
In the second case, he was found guilty of continuous bribery, falsification of public documents, influence peddling, and tax evasion. The Court handed down a sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment in this case, with penalties such as confiscation of assets.
The Court file also included charges of embezzlement, money laundering, and damage to objects in official custody. The sanctions banned Gil from holding positions related to the administration of human, material, and financial resources, and the suspension of public rights.
Former Cuban Minister of the Economy, Alejandro Gil, has been found guilty in closed door trial of espionage and corruption; he will be the highest ranking official that I am aware of to face such serious charges since Ochoa Affair back in 1989 https://t.co/bgxG6knr6j
— Andrés Pertierra (@ASPertierra) December 9, 2025
Gil abused his position for personal gain, receiving money from foreign companies and bribing other officials. He stole and damaged classified official information, making it available to enemy intelligence services, which harmed the national economy.
The Supreme Court considers that Gil’s actions demonstrated “ethical, moral, and political degradation,” and are deserving of severe punishment under Article 4 of the Constitution. Furthermore, his crimes violated the United Nations Convention against Corruption, to which Cuba is a signatory.
A single sentence will be applied in accordance with Article 86 of the Criminal Code, and the defense may file an appeal within ten business days. Even without an appeal, the Court will initiate proceedings regarding the life sentence, guaranteeing due process rights.
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