Ana Montes

Ana Montes is a former American defense analyst who was convicted of espionage for spying on behalf of the Cuban government. She worked for the Pentagon and was known for her extensive knowledge of Cuba and Latin American affairs. Montes was arrested in 2001 after 17 years of providing classified information to Cuban intelligence. Her activities included using a shortwave radio to communicate with her handlers in Cuba, which highlights the enduring methods of espionage that involve simple technology to maintain secrecy.