Statement From Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez: FBI Warns That Cuba, Represents A Real Espionage Threat To The United States A Dictatorship That Continues To Target Our Nation.
What the Federal Bureau of Investigation has made clear should concern every American: the Cuban communist regime, just 90 miles from our shores, has spent decades building one of the most effective and persistent espionage operations in the world. This is not speculation. This is a documented, long-term strategy to infiltrate, manipulate, and undermine the United States from within.
For years, while its people suffered under economic collapse and repression, the regime in Havana never stopped investing in intelligence operations. That alone tells you everything you need to know about its priorities. This is a dictatorship that sees the United States not as a neighbor, but as a target.
The history is undeniable. From the revelations of double agents that shook our intelligence community, to deeply embedded operatives like Ana Belén Montes and Víctor Manuel Rocha, we have seen how far this regime is willing to go. These were not isolated cases. They were part of a coordinated effort built over decades, often recruiting individuals early, shaping their ideology, and placing them in positions of influence inside our own government.
This is not just espionage. This is a national security threat. We are dealing with a sophisticated, state-sponsored intelligence machine that operates patiently, quietly, and effectively. It does not rely on short-term gains. It plays the long game, embedding agents for years, even decades, without detection.
And let’s be clear: this is a socialist and communist dictatorship that has sunk the Cuban people into misery and stripped them of their freedom. A regime that has destroyed lives, separated families, and silenced voices. That is why it is so important to continue bringing attention to the issue of Cuba. As President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have clearly stated, this is not just a foreign policy issue, it is a matter of national security for the United States of America.
We must do everything in our power to end that dictatorship. That means standing firmly for freedom, supporting the Cuban people in their fight for liberty, exposing the truth about the regime, and refusing to normalize or ignore its abuses. It means strengthening our national security, protecting our institutions from infiltration, and ensuring that those who collaborate with hostile regimes are held accountable. Ending that dictatorship is not just about Cuba, it is about defending the principles of freedom, democracy, and human dignity.
The warning from the FBI is simple: stay vigilant. This is not about fear. It is about awareness. It is about understanding that threats to our nation are not always visible, but they are real. Espionage is one of the oldest forms of warfare, and in today’s world, it is one of the most dangerous.
We must stand firm in defending our country, our institutions, and our values. We must support our law enforcement and intelligence agencies as they work to uncover and dismantle these networks. And above all, we must never ignore the reality of what communist regimes are capable of doing, both to their own people and to the United States of America.
God bless Miami-Dade County, God bless the people of Cuba, and God bless the United States of America.
Dariel Fernandez
Tax Collector
Miami-Dade County
