Miguel Díaz-Canel

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Miguel Díaz-Canel born?April 20, 1960
2. How big is Miguel Díaz-Canel?Family Code reform legalizing same-sex marriage and adoption (2022)
3. What is the first secretary of the communist party of cuba?Since April 19, 2021
4. What is the president of cuba?Since April 19, 2018 (re-elected April 19, 2023)

Cuban Revolution: The successful armed revolt led by Fidel Castro that overthrew the U.S.-backed Batista regime and established a socialist state in Cuba in 1959.
Communist Party of Cuba: The sole legal political party in Cuba, holding a monopoly on political power and guiding the nation's socialist system.
Council of State: A body that, under Cuba's previous constitution, exercised the powers of the National Assembly between its sessions and served as the collective head of state.
Politburo: The highest policy-making body within the Communist Party of Cuba, responsible for directing party activities and national governance.