Manuel Rocha
American diplomat and Cuban spy (born 1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Victor Manuel Rocha (born October 23, 1950)[1] is a former American diplomat and United States Ambassador to Bolivia. Rocha was arrested by federal officials in December 2023 and admitted to acting as an illegal agent of Cuba for 40 years. He was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.[2][3][4]
Quick Facts United States Ambassador to Bolivia, President ...
Manuel Rocha | |
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United States Ambassador to Bolivia | |
In office August 4, 2000 – April 27, 2002 | |
President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Donna J. Hrinak |
Succeeded by | David N. Greenlee |
United States Chargé d’affaires to Argentina | |
In office October 1997 – July 3, 2000 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Ronald D. Godard |
Succeeded by | James Donald Walsh |
Personal details | |
Born | Víctor Manuel Rocha (1950-10-23) October 23, 1950 (age 73) Bogotá, Colombia |
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Education | Yale University (BA) Harvard University (MPA) Georgetown University (MS) |
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