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
Assembly members are widely expected to vote in his successor of choice, first vice-president Miguel Diaz-Canel.
19 Apr 2018 2:07 AM
Trump announced tightened rules for Americans traveling to Cuba and reaffirmed existing US trade embargo last month.
15 Jul 2017 9:08 AM
Donald Trump, before taking office, threatened to torpedo the still fragile detente between the former Cold War foes.
27 Jan 2017 6:31 AM
Fidel Castro, who died November 25 at 90, kept his name off public sites during his time in office.
04 Dec 2016 8:40 AM