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Executive branch Cuba, in 35 editions.
The entry for Cuba published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 30 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 30
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president of the Council of State,
- first vice president of the Council of State,
- Council of State,
- president of the Council of Ministers,
- first vice president of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers
president of the Council of State, first vice president of the Council of State, Council of State, president of the Council of Ministers, first vice president of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers
Published as “Executive branch”
- president of the Council of State,
- first vice president of the Council of State,
- Council of State,
- president of the Council of Ministers,
- first vice president of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (became Prime Minister in February 1959 and President since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976)
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly of the People's Power:
- last held December 1986 (next to be held before December 1992);
- results - PCC is the only party;
- seats - (510 total) indirectly elected
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president of the Council of State, first vice president of the Council of
State, Council of State, president of the Council of Ministers, first vice
president of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers
Fidel CASTRO Ruz (became Prime Minister in February 1959 and President since
2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First
Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2
December 1976)
National Assembly of the People's Power:
last held December 1986 (next to be held before December 1992); results -
PCC is the only party; seats - (510 total) indirectly elected
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly of People's Power:
- last held December 1986 (next to be held February 1993);
- results - PCC is the only party;
- seats - (510 total; after the February election, the National Assembly will have 590 seats) indirectly elected from slates approved by special candidacy commissions
Published as “Executive branch”
- president of the Council of State,
- first vice president of the Council of State,
- Council of State,
- president of the Council of Ministers,
- first vice president of the Council of Ministers,
- Executive Committee of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (Prime Minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; President since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976)
National Assembly of People's Power:
last held December 1986 (next to be held February 1993); results - PCC is
the only party; seats - (510 total; after the February election, the
National Assembly will have 590 seats) indirectly elected from slates
approved by special candidacy commissions
president of the Council of State, first vice president of the Council of
State, Council of State, president of the Council of Ministers, first vice
president of the Council of Ministers, Executive Committee of the Council of
Ministers, Council of Ministers
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers
Fidel CASTRO Ruz (became Prime (Prime Minister in from February 1959 and until 24 February 1976
when office was abolished; President since2 December 1976); First Vice
President of the Council of State and FirstVice President of the Council of
Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2December 1976)
National Assembly of the People's Power:
last held December 1986 (next to be held before December 1992); results -
PCC is the only party; seats - (510 total) indirectly elected
The entry for Cuba did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (Prime Minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; President since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly
National Assembly of People's Power: chief of
last held December 1986 (next to be held February 1993); results - PCC is
the only party; seats - (510 total; after the February election, the
National Assembly will have 590 seats) indirectly elected from slates
approved by special candidacy commissions
president of the Council of State, first vice president of the Council of
State, Council of State, president of the Council of Ministers, first vice
president of the Council of Ministers, Executive Committee of the Council of
Ministers, Council of Ministers
ChiefState state and Head head of Government:government: President of the Council of
State and President of the Council of MinistersFidel CASTRO Ruz
(Prime Minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976when office
was abolished; President since 2 December 1976); First VicePresident
of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of
Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; proposed by the president of the
Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly
- chief of state and head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976) and First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976) were elected by the National Assembly
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers were proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly
chief of state and head of government: President of the Council of
State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz(Prime Minister (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office
office was abolished; President president since 2 December 1976); 1976) and First
Vice Presidentof the Council of State and First Vice President of
the Council ofMinisters Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December
1976) were elected by the National Assembly
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers were proposed by the president of the
Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government :
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly
note: there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 15 March 1993 (next to be held NA)
- election results :
- Fidel CASTRO Ruz elected president;
- percent of legislative vote - NA;
- Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president;
- percent of legislative vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the
Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February
1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since
2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and
First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz
(since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of
state and head of government
head of government : President of the Council of State and President
of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from
February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished;
president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council
of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen.
Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both
the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council
of State, appointed by the National Assembly
note: there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by
the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
Assembly; election last held 15 March 1993 (next to be held NA)
election results : Fidel CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of
legislative vote - NA; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent
of legislative vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly
note: there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 24 February 1998 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- Fidel CASTRO Ruz elected president;
- percent of legislative vote-NA;
- Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president;
- percent of legislative vote-NA
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the
Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February
1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since
2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and
First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz
(since 2 December 1976); note - the note-the president is both the chief ofstate
and head of government
head of government : government: President of the Council of State and Presidentof
the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from
February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished;
president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council
of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen.
Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the note-the president is both
the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council
of State, appointed by the National Assembly
note: there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by
the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
Assembly; election last held 15 March 1993 24 February 1998 (next to be held NA)
election results : results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of
legislative vote - NA; vote-NA; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent
of legislative vote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976, when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly
note: there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 24 February 1998 (next election unscheduled)
- election results:
- Fidel CASTRO Ruz elected president;
- percent of legislative vote--100%;
- Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president;
- percent of legislative vote--100%
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the
the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February
February 1959 until 24 February 1976 1976, when office was abolished;
president since2 December 1976); First Vice President of the
Council of State andFirst Vice President of the Council of
Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz(since 2 December 1976); note-the note--the
president is both the chief of stateand head of government
head of government: President of the Council of State and President of
of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from
February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished;
president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council
Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of
Ministers Gen.Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note-the note--the
president is boththe chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council
Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly
note: there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by
the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
Assembly; election last held 24 February 1998 (next to be held NA) election
unscheduled)
election results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of
legislative vote-NA; vote--100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent
percent of legislative vote-NA vote--100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976, when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly
note: there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 24 February 1998 (next election unscheduled)
- election results:
- Fidel CASTRO Ruz elected president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%;
- Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President ofthe Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister fromFebruary 1959 until 24 February 1976, when office was abolished;president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of theCouncil of State and First Vice President of the Council ofMinisters Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note--thenote - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President of the Council of State and Presidentof the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister fromFebruary 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished;president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of theCouncil of State and First Vice President of the Council ofMinisters Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note--thenote - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of theCouncil of State, appointed by the National Assembly
note: there is also a Council of State whose members are elected bythe National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected by the NationalAssembly; election last held 24 February 1998 (next electionunscheduled)
election results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent oflegislative vote--100%; vote - 100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president;percent of legislative vote--100% vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly; note - there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 24 February 1998 (next election unscheduled) election results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976, 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmenthead of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentcabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly Assembly; note - there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly
note:elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 24 February 1998 (next election unscheduled)election results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 6 March 2003 (next to be held in 2007)
- election results:
- Fidel CASTRO Ruz reelected president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%;
- Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly;
- note - there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 6 March 2003 (next to be held in 2007)
election results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz reelected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly; note - there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly
head of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly; note - there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 24 February 1998 (next election unscheduled) election results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 6 March 2003 (next to be held in 2008)
- election results:
- Fidel CASTRO Ruz reelected president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%;
- Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly;
- note - there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 6 March 2003 (next to be held in 2007) 2008)
election results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz reelected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly; note - there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly
head of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
- elections:
- president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a term of five years; election last held 6 March 2003 (next to be held in 2008)
- election results:
- Fidel CASTRO Ruz reelected president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%;
- Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentelections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly; election last held 6 March 2003 (next to be held in 2008)head of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
election results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz reelected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly; note - there is also a Council of State whose members are elected by the National Assembly
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
elections: president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a term of five years; election last held 6 March 2003 (next to be held in 2008)
election results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz reelected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
- elections:
- president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a term of five years; election last held 6 March 2003 (next to be held in 2008)
- election results:
- Fidel CASTRO Ruz reelected president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%;
- Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 1976)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
elections: president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a term of five years; election last held 6 March 2003 (next to be held in 2008)
election results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz reelected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
- elections:
- president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a term of five years; election last held 6 March 2003 (next to be held in 2008)
- election results:
- Fidel CASTRO Ruz reelected president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%;
- Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president;
- percent of legislative vote - 100%
note: due to an ongoing health problem, Fidel CASTRO Ruz provisionally transferred power to his brother Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz on 31 July 2006 in accordance with the Cuban Constitution; Fidel CASTRO has not yet reclaimed control of the government
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (since 2 December 1976)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
elections: president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a term of five years; election last held 6 March 2003 (next to be held in 2008)
election results: Fidel CASTRO Ruz reelected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
note: due to an ongoing health problem, Fidel CASTRO Ruz provisionally transferred power to his brother Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz on 31 July 2006 in accordance with the Cuban Constitution; Fidel CASTRO has not yet reclaimed control of the government
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
- elections:
- president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a term of five years; election last held 24 February 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until (president since 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 2 December 1976); 24 February 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Fidel Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (prime minister from February 1959 until (president since 24 February 1976 when office was abolished; president since 2 December 1976); 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 2 December 1976) 24 February 2008)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
elections: president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a term of five years; election last held 6 March 2003 24 February 2008 (next to be held in 2008) 2013)
election results: Fidel Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz reelected elected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Raul CASTRO Ruz Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
note: due to an ongoing health problem, Fidel CASTRO Ruz provisionally transferred power to his brother Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz on 31 July 2006 in accordance with the Cuban Constitution; Fidel CASTRO has not yet reclaimed control of the government
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
- elections:
- president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a term of five years; election last held 24 February 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
chief of state:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the Assembly assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
elections:
president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a term of five years; election last held 24 February 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
election results:
Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
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- elections:
- president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held on 24 February 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
chief of state:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member Council of State, elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
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elections:
president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a term of five years; five-year term; election last held on 24 February 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
election results:
Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Gen. Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 28-member Council of State, elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held on 24 February 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
chief of state:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura (since 24 February 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 31-member 28-member Council of State, elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held on 24 February 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
election results:
Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz elected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 28-member Council of State, elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
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- elections:
- president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held on 24 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz reelected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
chief of state:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2008); 2013); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2008) 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly or the 28-member Council of State, elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held on 24 February 2008 2013 (next to be held in 2013) 2018)
election results:
Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz elected reelected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Jose Ramon MACHADO Ventura Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly or the 28-member Council of State, and elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held on 24 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz reelected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
chief of state:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and State, appointed by the National Assembly or the 28-member Council of State, and elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice presidents elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held on 24 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results:
Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz reelected president; percent of legislative vote - 100%; Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly or the 28-member Council of State, and elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice presidents indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limit);
- election last held on 24 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (PPC) reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%; Miguel DIAZ-CANEL (PPC) Bermudez elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote- 100%
chief of state:President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013)
cabinet:Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly or the 28-member Council of State, and elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president and vice presidents indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a
elections:five-year term; 5-year term (no term limit); election last held on 24 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results:Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (PPC) reelected president; percent of legislative National Assembly vote - 100%; Miguel DIAZ-CANEL (PPC) Bermudez elected vice president; percent of legislative vote - National Assembly vote- 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly or the 28-member Council of State, and elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice presidents indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limit);
- election last held on 24 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (PCC) reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%; Miguel DIAZ-CANEL (PCC) Bermudez elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote- 100%
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, appointed by the National Assembly or the 28-member Council of State, and elected by the assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
elections/appointments: president and vice presidents indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limit); election last held on 24 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results: Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (PPC) (PCC) reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%; Miguel DIAZ-CANEL (PPC) (PCC) Bermudez elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote- 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly;
- it is subordinate to the 31-member Council of State, which is elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice presidents indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (may be reelected for another 5-year term);
- election last held on 24 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (PCC) reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%; Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 24 February 2013)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State, State and appointed by the National Assembly or Assembly; it is subordinate to the 28-member 31-member Council of State, and which is elected by the assembly Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
elections/appointments: president and vice presidents indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (no term limit); (may be reelected for another 5-year term); election last held on 24 February 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results: Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (PCC) reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%; Miguel DIAZ-CANEL (PCC) Bermudez (PCC) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote- vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018);
- First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 19 April 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018);
- First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 19 April 2018)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly;
- it is subordinate to the 31-member Council of State, which is elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice presidents indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (may be reelected for another 5-year term);
- election last held on 19 April 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
- election results:
- Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%;
- Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 100%
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 24 February 2013); 19 April 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz (president since 24 February 2008); Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018); First Vice President of the Council of State and First Vice President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 24 February 2013) 19 April 2018)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly; it is subordinate to the 31-member Council of State, which is elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
elections/appointments: president and vice presidents indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (may be reelected for another 5-year term); election last held on 24 February 2013 19 April 2018 (next to be held in 2018) 2023)
election results: Gen. Raul CASTRO Ruz Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) reelected elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%; Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez 98.8%; Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 10 October 2019);
- Vice President Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 10 October 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 10 October 2019); Vice President Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 10 October 2019)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president and appointed by the National Assembly;
- it is subordinate to the 31-member Council of State, which is elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (may be reelected for another 5-year term);
- election last held on 10 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024)
- election results:
- Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%;
- Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.1%
- note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Council of State;
- on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly recreated position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Council of State
chief of state: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018); First Vice President of the Council of State and First 10 October 2019); Vice President of the Council of Ministers Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 19 April 2018); 10 October 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President of the Council of State and President of the Council of Ministers Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018); First Vice President of the Council of State and First 10 October 2019); Vice President of the Council of Ministers Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 19 April 2018) 10 October 2019)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president of the Council of State and appointed by the National Assembly; it is subordinate to the 31-member Council of State, which is elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
elections/appointments: president and vice presidents president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (may be reelected for another 5-year term); election last held on 19 April 2018 10 October 2019 (next to be held in 2023) 2024)
election results: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%; Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100% 98.1%
note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Council of State; on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly recreated position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Council of State
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 10 October 2019);
- Vice President Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 10 October 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manuel MARRERO Cruz (since 21 December 2019);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Ramiro VALDES Menendez, Roberto MORALES Ojeda, Ines Maria CHAPMAN Waugh, Jorge Luis TAPIA Fonseca, Alejandro GIL Fernandez, Ricardo CABRISAS Ruiz (since 21 December 2019)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president and appointed by the National Assembly;
- it is subordinate to the 21-member Council of State, which is elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (may be reelected for another 5-year term);
- election last held on 10 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024)
- election results:
- Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%;
- Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.1%
- note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Council of State;
- on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly created position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Council of State
chief of state: President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 10 October 2019); Vice President Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 10 October 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez Prime Minister Manuel MARRERO Cruz (since 10 October 21 December 2019); Vice President Salvador Antonio Deputy Prime Ministers Ramiro VALDES Mesa Menendez, Roberto MORALES Ojeda, Ines Maria CHAPMAN Waugh, Jorge Luis TAPIA Fonseca, Alejandro GIL Fernandez, Ricardo CABRISAS Ruiz (since 10 October 21 December 2019)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president and appointed by the National Assembly; it is subordinate to the 31-member 21-member Council of State, which is elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (may be reelected for another 5-year term); election last held on 10 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024)
election results: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%; Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.1%
note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Council of State; on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly recreated created position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Council of State
- chief of state:
- President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018); Vice President Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 10 October 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manuel MARRERO Cruz (since 21 December 2019);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Ramiro VALDES Menendez, Ines Maria CHAPMAN Waugh, Jorge Luis TAPIA Fonseca, Alejandro GIL Fernandez, Ricardo CABRISAS Ruiz (since 21 December 2019), and Jorge Luis PERDOMO DI-LELLA (since 20 April 2021)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president and appointed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (may be reelected for another 5-year term);
- election last held on 10 October 2019 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- 2019: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%;
- Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.1%
- 2018: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%;
- Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 100%
- note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Councils of State and Ministers;
- on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly created position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Councils of State and Ministers
chief of state: President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 10 October 2019); 19 April 2018); Vice President Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 10 October 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Manuel MARRERO Cruz (since 21 December 2019); Deputy Prime Ministers Ramiro VALDES Menendez, Roberto MORALES Ojeda, Ines Maria CHAPMAN Waugh, Jorge Luis TAPIA Fonseca, Alejandro GIL Fernandez, Ricardo CABRISAS Ruiz (since 21 December 2019) 2019), and Jorge Luis PERDOMO DI-LELLA (since 20 April 2021)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president and appointed by the National Assembly; it is subordinate to the 21-member Council of State, which is elected by the Assembly to act on its behalf when it is not in session
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (may be reelected for another 5-year term); election last held on 10 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024) NA)
election results:
2019: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%; Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.1%
2018: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%; Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100%
note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Council Councils of State; State and Ministers; on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly created position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Council Councils of State and Ministers
- chief of state:
- President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018); Vice President Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 10 October 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manuel MARRERO Cruz (since 21 December 2019);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Ramiro VALDES Menendez, Ines Maria CHAPMAN Waugh, Jorge Luis TAPIA Fonseca, Alejandro GIL Fernandez, Ricardo CABRISAS Ruiz (since 21 December 2019), and Jorge Luis PERDOMO DI-LELLA (since 20 April 2021)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president and appointed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 19 April 2023 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- 2023: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) reelected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 97.7%;
- Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) reelected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 93.4%
- 2019: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) reelected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%;
- Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.1%
- note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Councils of State and Ministers;
- on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly created position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Councils of State and Ministers
chief of state: President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018); Vice President Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 10 October 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Manuel MARRERO Cruz (since 21 December 2019); Deputy Prime Ministers Ramiro VALDES Menendez, Ines Maria CHAPMAN Waugh, Jorge Luis TAPIA Fonseca, Alejandro GIL Fernandez, Ricardo CABRISAS Ruiz (since 21 December 2019), and Jorge Luis PERDOMO DI-LELLA (since 20 April 2021)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president and appointed by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (may be reelected (eligible for another 5-year a second term); election last held on 10 October 2019 19 April 2023 (next to be held NA)
election results:2019: 2023: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%; 97.7%; Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected reelected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.1% 93.4%2018: 2019: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%; Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 100% 98.1%
note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Councils of State and Ministers; on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly created position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Councils of State and Ministers
- chief of state:
- President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manuel MARRERO Cruz (since 21 December 2019)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president and appointed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 19 April 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
- election results:
- 2023: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) reelected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 97.7%;
- Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) reelected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 93.4%
- 2018: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%;
- Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.1%
- note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Councils of State and Ministers;
- on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly created position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Councils of State and Ministers
chief of state: President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018); Vice President Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (since 10 October 2019) 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Manuel MARRERO Cruz (since 21 December 2019); Deputy Prime Ministers Ramiro VALDES Menendez, Ines Maria CHAPMAN Waugh, Jorge Luis TAPIA Fonseca, Alejandro GIL Fernandez, Ricardo CABRISAS Ruiz (since 21 December 2019), and Jorge Luis PERDOMO DI-LELLA (since 20 April 2021) 2019)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president and appointed by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 19 April 2023 (next to be held NA) in 2028)
election results:
2023: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 97.7%; Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) reelected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 93.4%2019: 2018: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) reelected elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%; Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.1%
note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Councils of State and Ministers; on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly created position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Councils of State and Ministers
- chief of state:
- President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manuel MARRERO Cruz (since 21 December 2019)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers proposed by the president and appointed by the National Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 19 April 2023
- election results:
- 2023: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) reelected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 97.7%;
- Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) reelected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 93.4%
- 2018: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%;
- Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.1%
- expected date of next election:
- 2028
chief of state: President Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (since 19 April 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Manuel MARRERO Cruz (since 21 December 2019)
cabinet: Council of Ministers proposed by the president and appointed by the National Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent election last held on date: 19 April 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
election results:
2023: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 97.7%; Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) reelected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 93.4%
2018: Miguel DIAZ-CANEL Bermudez (PCC) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.8%; Salvador Antonio VALDES Mesa (PCC) elected vice president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.1%note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Councils of State and Ministers; on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly created position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Councils expected date of State and Ministers next election: 2028
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