The position of prime minister was last held by Fidel Castro in 1976.
22 Dec 2019 4:02 PM
The couple had to register their civil union according to the official genders on their identity documents, though.
19 Jul 2019 4:25 PM
The debate also opens the door to same-sex marriage, a major demand of Cuba's LGBT community.
14 Aug 2018 2:44 PM
Diaz-Canel will become the island's first leader born after the 1959 revolution, and the first in 60 years who is not named Castro.
19 Apr 2018 3:04 PM
Castro Diaz-Balart, also known as 'Fidelito' was hospitalized for depression and then continued treatment as an outpatient.
02 Feb 2018 10:32 AM
In other streets near the seafront, the water reached up to people's waists and flooded their homes, leaving timber floating in the streets.
11 Sep 2017 1:44 PM
Trump announced tightened rules for Americans traveling to Cuba and reaffirmed existing US trade embargo last month.
15 Jul 2017 9:08 AM
Padura won international acclaim for 'The Man Who Loved Dogs', based on the agent who assassinated Soviet exile Leon Trotsky.
10 Mar 2017 3:33 PM
Fidel Castro had claimed he was the target of some 600 assassination plots.
04 Dec 2016 12:06 PM
But his ashes were not put on display, surprising many who had hoped to see the urn holding the remains of their hero.
29 Nov 2016 9:18 AM
The first regular commercial flight in more than 50 years from the United States landed in Cuba on Wednesday, as the two nations took the latest step in their efforts to boost ties.
01 Sep 2016 4:37 AM
Eduardo Vargas scored four goals as holders Chile sent Mexico spinning to a historic 7-0 defeat to reach the semi-finals of the Copa America Centenario here on Saturday.
20 Jun 2016 6:08 AM