WASHINGTON: A former US Ambassador to Bolivia, Manuel Rocha, 73, has been arrested and is set to appear in federal court in Florida on Monday, according to media reports. The arrest, which took place on Friday, has raised concerns as Rocha stands accused of covertly serving as an agent of the Cuban government.
The Associated Press (AP News Agency) was the first to report Rocha’s arrest, citing anonymous sources. The allegations against him suggest a clandestine relationship with the Cuban government, details of which are expected to unfold during legal proceedings.
Manuel Rocha Was Appointed as US Ambassador to Bolivia in 2000
Manuel Rocha, a career US foreign service officer, was appointed as the US ambassador to Bolivia in 2000, as per his State Department biography. His diplomatic career took a sudden turn with these recent accusations, shaking the foundations of trust in his service to the United States.
The Department of Justice, when approached for comment, declined to provide any additional information on the case.
