The Cuban regime has appointed a new Minister of External Trade and Foreign Investment, and he is a member of the Castro family. According to América TeVe, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, who took over the position on Thursday, replacing Ricardo Cabrisas, is the son of biologist Mirsa Fraga Castro and the grandson of Angelita Castro. Angelita, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 88, was the older sister of Fidel and Raúl Castro. Pérez-Oliva Fraga is also the nephew of José Antonio Fraga Castro, former president of Labiofam until 2014.
América TeVe reports that Pérez-Oliva Fraga previously served as the Director of Business at the Mariel Special Development Zone under the supervision of the late Division General Luis Alberto Rodríguez López-Calleja, known as the czar of GAESA and former son-in-law of Raúl Castro. He subsequently held the position of First Deputy Minister of MINCEX until his recent promotion, succeeding Cabrisas, who lasted only three months in the role but remains a deputy minister of the island.
In a surprising move, the regime announced on the previous day that Cabrisas was relieved from his duties as the head of the sector, a role he had taken on in February. Cabrisas will continue as a deputy prime minister, while Pérez-Oliva Fraga, a 53-year-old electronic engineer with over 15 years of experience in foreign trade, has been promoted to lead MINCEX. Additionally, Carlos Luis Jorge Méndez has been approved as the new First Deputy Minister of MINCEX.
FAQs on the New Appointment in Cuban Government
In light of the recent appointment of Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga as the new Minister of External Trade and Foreign Investment in Cuba, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
Who is Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga?
Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga is the new Minister of External Trade and Foreign Investment in Cuba. He is the son of biologist Mirsa Fraga Castro and the grandson of Angelita Castro, making him the grandnephew of Fidel and Raúl Castro.
What previous positions has Pérez-Oliva Fraga held?
Pérez-Oliva Fraga has served as the Director of Business at the Mariel Special Development Zone and as the First Deputy Minister of MINCEX before being promoted to his current position.
Why was Ricardo Cabrisas replaced?
The regime made a surprise announcement relieving Ricardo Cabrisas from his responsibilities as the head of the sector. He had held the position since February but will continue as a deputy prime minister.