13:19, 19-Apr-2018
Cuba New President: First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel named sole candidate to replace Castro
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For the first time in almost 60 years, Cuba's head of state will not be one of the Castro brothers. Miguel Diaz-Canel is soon to be named as the only candidate to replace Raul Castro as president. CGTN's Michael Voss has more from Havana.
MICHAEL VOSS HAVANA "Cuba's newly elected national assembly met on Wednesday morning, came the news that everyone have been waiting for.That vote has taken place, the results will be announced Thursday morning. No surprises there, we expect what probably will be a unanimous vote. Michael Voss, CGTN, Havana."