Miguel Díaz-Canel is a Cuban politician who has served as the President of Cuba since April 2018. He succeeded Raúl Castro, becoming the first person outside the Castro family to hold the presidency since the 1959 Cuban Revolution. Díaz-Canel was born on April 20, 1960, in Biran, Cuba, and has a background in engineering and politics. Before becoming president, Díaz-Canel held various positions within the Cuban government, including Minister of Higher Education and First Vice President. He is known for promoting the use of technology and social media in Cuba, aiming to modernize the country's economy and improve communication with its citizens.