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Mr Lage (57), and Mr Perez (44) symbolised for outsiders and some Cubans a hope of reform and of the transition to a Cuba without the Castro brothers.
These measures, implemented by Mr Lage and a group of reformist economists, stabilised the economy and saw a modest return to growth.
But Mr Lage keeps his job as de facto prime minister, and some Cuba-watchers see in Mr Machado's selection a need to show unity while Raúl pushes through changes.
