The Cuban policeman who lost his job for believing in God: three decades of persecution, fines, and a family under surveillance

Carlos Alberto Montoya, a former Cuban police officer, lost his job in 1994 after informing his superiors that he was attending a church and wished to draw closer to God. This disclosure marked the beginning of three decades of political, religious, and economic harassment.

Over the subsequent thirty years, Montoya and his family faced ongoing state surveillance, systematic persecution, and frequent fines due to his religious beliefs. His case highlights the long-term professional and personal consequences faced by individuals in Cuba who openly express religious faith while previously serving in state security roles.