Díaz-Canel
Miguel Díaz-Canel is the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and the President of Cuba, having succeeded Raúl Castro in both positions. He has been a prominent figure in Cuban politics since taking office in 2018, emphasizing the importance of maintaining sovereignty and resisting external pressures, particularly from the United States. Recently, he was in the news following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on various international issues.
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Recent news mentions
Díaz-Canel's government has not granted amnesty for political prisoners and has increased repression.
Cuba: el revés de la trama | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-15
Diaz-Canel is referenced in the context of meetings with Xi Jinping to strengthen ties between China and Cuba.
王沪宁会见古巴党和政府特使、古共中央政治局委员、外交部长罗德里格斯 --时政--人民网
China· 2026-02-06
Diaz-Canel is referenced in the context of meetings with Xi Jinping to enhance the China-Cuba relationship.
王沪宁会见古巴党和政府特使、古共中央政治局委员、外交部长罗德里格斯--时政--人民网China· 2026-02-05
Díaz-Canel is referenced in the context of potential negotiations regarding Cuba's support for Maduro.
EU-Venezuela-Cuba, un rompecabezas geopolítico, escribe Jorge G. Castañeda
Mexico· 2025-12-24
Cuban President Díaz-Canel expressed support for China's global governance initiative, believing it will contribute to reforming the global governance system.
“中国永远是世界的和平力量、稳定力量、进步力量” --国际--人民网China· 2025-10-16
Díaz Canel is mentioned in the context of leaders not invited to the Summit of the Americas.
¿Sin comentarios? ¿En serio? | El UniversalMexico· 2025-10-15
Cuban President Díaz-Canel expressed support for China's global governance initiative, believing it will contribute to reforming the global governance system.
“中国永远是世界的和平力量、稳定力量、进步力量” --时政--人民网China· 2025-09-22Cuban President Díaz-Canel expresses support for China's global governance initiative.
“中国永远是世界的和平力量、稳定力量、进步力量”——习近平总书记引领中国坚定不移走和平发展道路 _光明网China· 2025-09-08
Díaz-Canel met with Xi Jinping to discuss strengthening cooperation between China and Cuba.
習金會談：中朝好朋友 護共同利益 金正恩：堅定支持中方涉台涉藏涉疆立場 - 20250905 - 中國 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-09-04
Diaz-Canel is mentioned in the context of the current state of unions in Cuba.
La propuesta de "constituyente sindical" de Nicolás Maduro
Venezuela· 2025-08-20
Díaz-Canel's tyranny is expected to sink amid the current economic disarray.
La actualidad económica mundial y el castrochavismoVenezuela· 2025-04-08
