DíazCanel

Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez is a Cuban politician who has served as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba since 2018. Born in 1960, he rose through the ranks of the Communist Party and held various government positions before assuming the presidency.

Díaz-Canel's political career began in the youth wing of the Communist Party. He later served as a minister in the government of Raúl Castro and as the First Vice President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers. In 2018, he was elected by the National Assembly of People's Power to succeed Raúl Castro as President of Cuba. In April 2021, he was elected First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, succeeding Raúl Castro in that role as well.

During his tenure, Díaz-Canel has overseen Cuba's transition to a new generation of leadership. His presidency has been marked by ongoing economic challenges, including the impact of U.S. sanctions and domestic reforms. He has also focused on issues of digital transformation and technological development within Cuba. His administration has continued to uphold the socialist principles of the Cuban state while seeking to modernize the economy and improve living standards. Díaz-Canel is known for his public appearances and engagement with social media, a departure from previous Cuban leaders.