2019 Cuban constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum is scheduled to take place in Cuba on 24 February 2019.[1] Voters will be asked whether they approved of a new constitution passed by the National Assembly of People's Power in July 2018.[2]
Constitutional changes
Proposals in the new constitution include:[3][4][5][6]
- The recognition of private property and the creation of a freer market;
- The restoration of the position of Prime Minister of Cuba;
- The creation of a two consecutive five-year term limit for the presidency;
- Banning discrimination based on gender, ethnic origin, or disability;
- Defining marriage as a union between two people, leading to the possible legalization of same-sex marriage;
- The creation of a presumption of innocence in the justice system.
References
- ^ Cuba’s Reformed Constitution, a Democratic and Participatory Process Havana Times, 23 July 2018
- ^ Cuba's new constitution paves way for same-sex marriage The Guardian, 23 July 2018
- ^ Cuba to reshape government with new constitution The Washington Post, 14 July 2018
- ^ Cuba sets out new constitutional reforms BBC News, 15 July 2018
- ^ Communist-run Cuba to recognize private property in new constitution Reuters, 15 July 2018
- ^ Cuba's New Constitution Will Recognize Private Property: Report Telesur, 15 July 2018
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