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On the diplomatic front, the new president -- who is elected for seven years, renewable once -- is also expected to maintain a policy of continuity.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Pérez-Oliva is deputy prime minister and minister of foreign trade and investment and was elected in December to Cuba’s National Assembly, a prerequisite for the presidency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Trump's remarks came as the pontiff embarked on an 11-day trip to Africa, his second major foreign trip since being elected last year.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

A total of 35 candidates are in the running for the top job but analysts say that who gets elected to the newly re-established Senate will also be key.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Although elected President of the College of Physicians in 1654, he had to decline the honour on the grounds of age and ill health.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin