Cuba Appoints Its First Prime Minister In 43 Years

The video discusses the appointment of Manuel Marrero as Cuba's Prime Minister, a position unfilled for 43 years. Marrero, previously the tourism minister, will serve a five-year term. The role was last held by Fidel Castro until 1976. Recent changes in Cuba's government include a new constitution, term limits for the presidency, and confirmation of the Communist Party as the sole political party. Marrero's appointment was ratified by the National Assembly.

Who was appointed as Cuba's Prime Minister after a 43-year vacancy?

• Raul Castro

• Miguel Diaz-Canel

• Che Guevara

• Manuel Marrero

What role did Fidel Castro assume after serving as Prime Minister?

• Foreign Minister

• Chairman of the Communist Party

• President of the State Council

• Minister of Defense

What significant change was made to Cuba's government structure in the new constitution?

• New term limits for the presidency

• Abolition of the presidency

• Introduction of multiple political parties

• Direct election of the Prime Minister

Which party is confirmed as the only political party in Cuba according to the new constitution?

• Communist Party

• Liberal Party

• Socialist Party

• Democratic Party

How was Marrero's appointment as Prime Minister ratified?

• By the President's decree

• By a vote in the Communist Party

• By the National Assembly with an absolute majority

• By a public referendum