Council of Ministers (Cuba)

The Council of Ministers (Spanish: Consejo de ministros), also referred to as simply the Cabinet of Cuba, constitutes the nation's government. It consists of an Executive Committee which includes the Prime Minister and five Deputy Prime Ministers, the Secretary of the Executive Committee. The full council includes the executive committee as well as the heads of the national ministries, and other members as established by law.

The Council of Ministers is responsible for the implementation of policy agreements authorized by the National Assembly of People’s Power. These agreements are designated to individual ministries. The council also proposes general plans for economic and social development, which are in turn authorized by the National Assembly twice yearly.

The Council of Ministers also directs Cuba's foreign policy and its relations with other governments; approves international treaties before passing them over for ratification of the Council of State; directs and oversees foreign trade and the State budget. The Council of Ministers enforces laws authorized by the National Assembly, which are passed by the Council of State.

As a result of a referendum which was held on February 24, 2019, the Council of Ministers, and its power over the Cuban government, will be led by a Prime Minister. While the Presidency, consisting of the President and Vice-President,^[1] is now distinct from the Council of Ministers.^[2]