About Jesús Escandell
Jesús Escandell was a Cuban politician.
Jesús Escandell Romero is a Cuban politician, president of the Cuban trade union "Central de Trabajadores de Cuba" (CTC) from 1985 to 1991.
In 1996 he was arrested, and spent nine months jailed without charge, at the Cuban political prison Villa Marista. Most observers believe that he was accused of espionage., in particular for his alleged role in leaking classified documents to foreign embassies, related to the 1996 purge against the Centre for American Studies (CEA).
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jesús Escandell?
Cuban dissident
What was Jesús Escandell's occupation?
Jesús Escandell was a politician.
What nationality was Jesús Escandell?
Jesús Escandell was Cuban.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jesús Escandell. https://biography.guide/jesus-escandell/
MLA: "Jesús Escandell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jesus-escandell/.
Chicago: "Jesús Escandell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jesus-escandell/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:12 UTC