Cuba will be without a Castro at the helm for the first time in more than 60 years, marking a historic transition from the Cuban Revolution’s old guard to the generation now charged with continuing in the boot steps of the repressive communist regime.
Communist Party leaders officially named Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel to the top position of First Secretary on Monday in an expected move. The president was hand-selected by Raul Castro, 89, to fill the role after Castro announced he was stepping down last week.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.