In a landmark ruling, Cuba's Supreme Popular Tribunal sentenced former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Fernández to life imprisonment for espionage on Monday. This case is the most prominent involving an ex-official in Cuba in recent years.

In addition to the life sentence, Gil received a 20-year sentence for other crimes, including bribery, falsification of documents, and tax evasion. Gil served as economy minister from 2018 to 2024 and was a key ally of President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who later cited 'serious mistakes' in Gil's conduct, though without elaborating.

The court did not disclose details about Gil's espionage activities or the entities involved. As a central figure in major monetary reforms in 2021, Gil's downfall echoes that of previous high-profile officials like Vice Presiden

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