Army General Raúl Castro named Gustavo Rodríguez (an agronomist) as the new Minister of Agriculture to increase agricultural production in the country, reports EFE. Tonight’s announcement was made on state-run television.
Rodríguez (46) held several posts in the sugar sector and as current Vice-Minister of Agriculture.
Brigade General Ulises Rosales del Toro was the Minister of Agriculture before Rodríguez and will now oversee the Ministries of Sugar, Agriculture and Food Industry.