Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga's mission is to ensure the Castros' rule forever.
His mission is none other than the same one he was given years ago... to ensure that the Castros rule forever.
Three promotions in less than two years suggest he is getting closer to becoming president of Cuba.
The National Assembly may appoint him as a deputy, giving him the necessary credentials to be named president.
Cuban communists often bypass the Constitution, as seen in Raúl Castro's reactivation as head of the National Defense Council.
Author's summary: Pérez-Oliva Fraga may become Cuba's next president.