Cuba’s National Assembly has all but assured that Miguel Diaz-Canel will assume power and replace Raul Castro as president. Cuba’s National Assembly has appointed Vice President Miguel…
Cuba’s National Assembly has all but assured that Miguel Diaz-Canel will assume power and replace Raul Castro as president.
Cuba’s National Assembly has appointed Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel as the only candidate in the running to become the country’s next president. The 57-year-old long-standing Communist Party member, if elected, will replace current Cuban president Raul Castro. While the younger and more tech-savvy political figure is said to be in touch with the people, locals and political insiders believe that the legacy of the Castro family regime will likely continue.
Political insiders say that Diaz-Canel has been indoctrinated with similar ideologies to those that are the earmarks of the Castro regime. Former Cuban diplomat Carlos Alzugaray called the relationship between Raul Castro and Diaz-Canel one of “ mentor and disciple.” Castro, who is 86, will maintain a powerful presence in Cuba and continue as the head of the Communist Party.
Local reactions to the appointment have been varied. Because the new governing body will follow several of the established ideas and methods, many Castro family loyalists are confident in their ability to maintain continuity.
miguel diaz canel upholding revolutionary struggle & carrying the cuban revolution???????? pic.twitter.com/P8sAoYDgWt
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As Cuba prepares for Raul Castro to step down as president, ending his family’s six-decade grip on power, analysts and Cubans alike say his replacement, 57-year-old Miguel Diaz-Canel, will not be quite alone at the helm of the communist island pic.twitter.com/I2eHF8GGpz
— AFP news agency (@AFP) April 18,2018
