Breaking: Cuba has a new president — and for first time in six decades he's not a Castro

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   After six decades of rule by Fidel Castro and his brother Raúl Castro, the island of Cuba turned a new page Thursday when it named Communist Party loyalist Miguel Díaz-Canel president. Cuba's National Assembly concluded a two-day session Thursday, where Raúl Castro stepped down after 10 years in the presidency and endorsed the election of Díaz-Canel, his hand-picked successor. Castro will remain as head of the Communist Party. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108