1. CUBA’S PARLIAMENT CONFIRMS PRESIDENT DZ-CANEL FOR A SECOND TERM

As the country grapples with a severe economic crisis, Cuba’s National Assembly has confirmed President Miguel Diaz-Canel for a new five-year term.

21st April

As the country grapples with a severe economic crisis, Cuba’s National Assembly has confirmed President Miguel Diaz-Canel for a new five-year term.

2. CUBA’S PARLIAMENT CONFIRMS PRESIDENT DZ-CANEL FOR A SECOND TERM

21st April

The legislature then voted to choose the government’s leadership, with Daz-Canel earning 459 votes out of 462 casts. Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa was confirmed as well, with 439 votes.

3. CUBA’S PARLIAMENT CONFIRMS PRESIDENT DZ-CANEL FOR A SECOND TERM

21th April