“The Queen of Cuba” Pt. 1: Ana Montes

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“The Queen of Cuba” Pt. 1: Ana Montes

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Dec 11, 2019

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Ana Belen Montes was a smart, ambitious Puerto-Rican American with a passion for defending the sovereignty of Latin American nations. In 1985, her drive for social justice found an outlet when she was recruited as a spy for Cuban Intelligence.

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Dec 11, 2019

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“The Queen of Cuba” Pt. 1: Ana Montes

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