He has been a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Cuba since October 1965, and has held many important governmental posts, including those of Interior Minister and Vice-Prime Minister.
Ia telah menjadi anggota Politburo Partai Komunis Kuba sejak Oktober 1965, dan telah memegang beberapa jabatan pemerintah penting, termasuk Menteri Dalam Negeri dan Wakil Perdana Menteri.