Prime Minister of Cuba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba |
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| Council of Ministers of Cuba Government of Cuba |
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| Style | Mr Premier (informal) |
| Member of | Council of Ministers Council of State |
| Nominator | President of Cuba |
| Appointer | National Assembly of People's Power |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Cuba (2019) |
| Precursor | President of the Council of State |
| Formation | 10 October 1940 |
| First holder | Carlos Saladrigas Zayas |
The Prime Minister of Cuba is a very important leader in the country. This person is the head of government for Cuba. They lead the Council of Ministers, which is like the country's main team of leaders. From 1976 to 2019, this role was called the President of the Council of Ministers. Today, the Prime Minister is the third most important position in Cuba. It comes after the leader of the Communist Party of Cuba and the President of Cuba.
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History of Cuba's Prime Minister Role
The job of Prime Minister in Cuba started in 1940. This was set up by Cuba's Constitution at that time. The very first Prime Minister was Carlos Saladrigas Zayas. He was the nephew of a past President, Alfredo Zayas. People sometimes called the Prime Minister the "premier."
Between 1940 and 1959, Cuba had many different Prime Ministers. For example, Félix Lancís Sánchez held the job two times. In April 1952, Fulgencio Batista became Prime Minister while also being President. This happened after a big change in the government. Later, in 1959, Fidel Castro took over as Prime Minister. He replaced José Miró Cardona.
In 1976, Cuba adopted a new national constitution. This new law changed how the government worked. The role of Prime Minister was combined with the role of the President. The President then led both the Council of State and the Council of Ministers of Cuba. This new system aimed to make the government more organized.
The Prime Minister's Role Today
On February 24, 2019, Cuba approved a new constitution. This is the constitution Cuba uses now. It brought back the separate jobs of President and Prime Minister. This change helped to reorganize the government once more.
On December 21, 2019, Manuel Marrero was chosen as the new Prime Minister. President Miguel Díaz-Canel picked him for a five-year term. The National Assembly, which is Cuba's main law-making body, fully agreed with this choice on the same day.
Who Can Be Prime Minister?
The 2019 Cuban Constitution explains who can be Prime Minister. Article 142 says the Prime Minister must report to the National Assembly and the President. They are responsible for their own work and the work of the Council of Ministers.
To become Prime Minister, a person must meet several requirements:
- They must be a member of the National Assembly of People's Power.
- They need to be at least 35 years old.
- They must have all their civil and political rights.
- They must be a Cuban citizen from birth.
- They cannot hold citizenship in any other country.
See also
In Spanish: Primer ministro de Cuba para niños
- Elections in Cuba
- Council of Ministers (Cuba)
- President of Cuba
