Miguel Díaz-Canel

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Díaz-Canel's achievements are primarily political and state-oriented. He is the first Cuban leader since the revolution who is not a Castro, marking a historic generational shift. He has consolidated power by holding both the presidency and the first secretaryship of the Communist Party, a concentration of authority not seen since Fidel Castro. His doctorate in technical sciences, obtained while serving as president, underscores his academic background. He has navigated Cuba through a severe economic crisis while maintaining the socialist system.

AwardsDíaz-Canel has received several state honors from Cuba and allied nations, including the Order of José Martí, Cuba's highest award, as well as the Order of the Liberator General San Martín from Argentina, the Order of the Republic of Serbia, the Order of the Friendship of Peoples from Belarus, and the Order of the Sun of Peru. These decorations recognize his service to the revolution and diplomatic ties.

Honours & Distinctions

Doctorate in Technical Sciences

Central University of Las Villas·2021

Obtained while serving as President of Cuba.

First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba

Communist Party of Cuba·2021

Highest position of power in Cuba.

17th President of Cuba

Government of Cuba·2019

Under the new constitution.

President of the Council of State

Government of Cuba·2018

First non-Castro leader since 1959.

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EL PAÍS

2023-11-14

Miguel Díaz-Canel and the mission of humanizing Castro's heir