Brief introduction of Cuban president

According to the Constitution of 1976, the President of Cuba is the leader of Cuba's Council of State and the head of state and government. When the chairman of the State Council goes abroad, falls ill or dies, the first vice-chairman (that is, the first vice-chairman of the State Council) will act as the chairman. The chairman of the State Council is elected by the National People's Power Congress of Cuba for a term of five years. The current president of Cuba's Council of State is Raul Castro, who succeeded his brother Fidel on February 24, 2008. The current First Vice President of the State Council is Miguel Dí az-Canel.