List of Presidents of North American Countries: Current Leaders and Past Presidents
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Find the current president or head of state of 14 North American countries, then open any country to see its full list of former presidents, years in office and short biographies.
| Country | Current head of state | In office since | Leaders listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbados | Jeffrey Bostic | 2025 | 2 |
| Costa Rica | Laura Fernández | 2026 | 10 |
| Cuba | Miguel DĂaz-Canel | 2018 | 5 |
| Dominica | Sylvanie Burton | 2023 | 11 |
| Dominican Republic | Luis Abinader | 2020 | 8 |
| El Salvador | Nayib Bukele | 2019 | 8 |
| Guatemala | Bernardo Arévalo | 2024 | 12 |
| Haiti | Alix Didier Fils-Aimé (prime minister exercising executive power; the presidency is vacant) | 7 February 2026 | 10 |
| Honduras | Nasry Asfura | 2026 | 12 |
| Mexico | Claudia Sheinbaum | 2024 | 10 |
| Nicaragua | Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo (co-presidents) | 2007 for Ortega and 2025 for Murillo | 5 |
| Panama | José Raúl Mulino | 2024 | 8 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Christine Kangaloo | 2023 | 7 |
| United States | Donald Trump | 2025 | 45 |
Where a country is led by a transitional or military authority, the table shows the person who currently holds the office of head of state; open the country page for the details.
Frequently asked questions about North American presidents
How many North American countries are on this list?
This page lists the current head of state of 14 North American countries, each linking to a full list of that country's presidents and heads of state.
Where can I find the former presidents of a North American country?
Open the country in the table above. Every country page gives its leaders in order, with the years in office, a short summary of each presidency and the sources used.
Which North American countries have a head of state who took office in 2026?
On this list, the current head of state took office in 2026 in Costa Rica, Haiti and Honduras.
Which North American countries have a head of state who took office in 2025?
On this list, the current head of state took office in 2025 in Barbados, Nicaragua and United States.
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