List of heads of state of Cuba explained

This article lists the heads of state of Cuba from 1902 until the present day.

Constitutional background

Between 1902 and 1976 (under the 1901 and the 1940 constitutions), the role of the head of state was performed by the president of Cuba.

Between 1976 and 2019 (under the 1976 Constitution), the position of president was abolished and replaced by the president of the Council of State.

On 24 February 2019 (under the 2019 Constitution), the position of president was restored, effective 11 October 2019.^[1]

The current president is Miguel Díaz-Canel, since 19 April 2018.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Presidents of Cuba

Republic of Cuba (1959–present)

	Portrait	Name	Term			Political party	Prime Minister
			Took office	Left office	Time in office
Presidents of the Republic
Presidents of the Council of State
President of the Republic

See also

• Captaincy General of Cuba
• United States Military Government in Cuba
• Provisional Government of Cuba
• Republic of Cuba (1902–1959)
• List of colonial governors of Cuba
• Council of State (Cuba)
  • President of Cuba
  • Vice President of Cuba
• Council of Ministers (Cuba)
  • Prime Minister of Cuba
• Guantanamo Bay Naval Base
  • List of commanders of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

External links

• World Statesmen.org: profile of Cuba

Notes and References

1. News: Cuba approves new constitution: What changes, what doesn't?. Mimi Whitefield. Miami Herald. 25 February 2019. 25 February 2019.
2. https://www.havanatimes.org/?p=136317 Cuba’s Reformed Constitution, a Democratic and Participatory Process
3. News: Associated Press. Miguel Díaz-Canel: Cuba selects first non-Castro president since Fidel. 19 April 2018. The Guardian. 19 April 2018. en.
4. Web site: Cuba's Raúl Castro hands over power to Miguel Díaz-Canel. BBC News. 19 April 2018 . 2018-04-19.