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Miguel Díaz-Canel
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Cuban President and leader of the Communist Party.
Notable Quotes
"Cuba would defend itself with determination and firmness against any terrorist and mercenary aggression."View Story →
"Cuba will defend itself with determination and firmness against any terrorist and mercenary aggression that seeks to affect its sovereignty and national stability."View Story →
"There are shortages of transport, food, medicines, there are lengthy power cuts lasting more than 20 hours, that causes dissatisfaction, nobody can be happy, the people are suffering."View Story →
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