The Vice President of Cuba is the second most important position in the state power hierarchy. He serves as the Deputy Head of State and Government. The position was created with the adoption of the new Constitution of the Republic in 2019, replacing the First Vice President of Cuba, who performed the same function under the 1976 Constitution.
According to Article 129, to be Vice President one must be at least thirty-five years of age, be in full enjoyment of civil and political rights, be a Cuban citizen by birth, and not hold any other citizenship.
The Vice President performs the duties delegated or assigned to him by the President of the Republic. In the event of the President’s absence, illness, or death, the Vice President temporarily assumes the President’s functions. When the President of the Republic travels abroad, the Vice President temporarily takes control of the State. If the position of Vice President becomes vacant, the National Assembly of People’s Power elects a replacement.