Former US diplomat pleads guilty to spying for Cuba

A former US diplomat has pleaded guilty to charges of spying for Cuba, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the diplomatic community.

The former diplomat, whose identity has not been disclosed, was caught passing classified information to Cuban intelligence agents in exchange for money. The information reportedly included sensitive diplomatic cables and details of US intelligence operations in the Caribbean.

The case has raised concerns about the security protocols in place within the US State Department, and has sparked a debate about the motives and loyalties of American diplomats serving abroad.

Authorities have stressed that this incident is an isolated one, and that the vast majority of US diplomats are dedicated public servants who uphold the highest standards of integrity and loyalty to their country.

The former diplomat faces a lengthy prison sentence for his actions, and his guilty plea marks the end of a once-promising career in diplomacy.