They must elect deputies, who, in turn, will elect the head of the State Council of Cuba - Fidel Castro has held this post since 1976. “I would declare him a candidate. I am confident that he will be in excellent condition to continue in his duties,” Alarcon said. He clarified that, despite the transfer of power to his brother, Castro never “stopped fulfilling his duties.” Of course, it’s a shame for the old sick dictator to immediately lose all his posts, let him get used to it gradually.