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An FBI mugshot of Ana Montes, facing the camera.

Ana Montes: how a DIA analyst passed secrets to Cuba for 16 years

A recruitment network, memorized intelligence and a warning that resurfaced years later. The documented history of the analyst arrested in 2001.

November 2, 2026 · 4 min read