Becomes president via National Assembly ratification

In 1976, Fidel Castro officially became the President of the Council of State and the Council of Ministers of Cuba through ratification by the National Assembly, solidifying his position as both head of state and head of government. This formal appointment followed the ratification of Cuba’s new socialist constitution, which restructured the political system to reflect Marxist-Leninist principles. The new government framework replaced the prime ministership—Castro's previous title—and centralized executive power under the presidency. With this transition, Castro became the most powerful figure in the Cuban state apparatus, holding absolute authority over the nation's political, economic, and military affairs. This constitutional change was more than a bureaucratic adjustment; it marked the institutional consolidation of Castro’s revolutionary leadership. His presidency was not the result of a popular election in the Western democratic sense but was rather a product of Cuba’s one-party system, where the National Assembly, comprised of Communist Party-approved members, ratified leadership positions. Castro's new role allowed him to continue steering Cuba’s course amid economic challenges, international isolation due to the U.S. embargo, and the shifting dynamics of the Cold War. His presidency further entrenched the revolutionary government's ideology and ensured that his vision for a socialist Cuba remained firmly in place. \#FidelCastro #CubanPresidency #SocialistCuba #NationalAssembly #MarxistLeninistState #PoliticalPower #MomentsOfLife #MoofLife\_Moment #MoofLife