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Cubans Ratify New Constitution Reaffirming Socialism as “Irrevocable”

HeadlineFeb 26, 2019

In Cuba, voters ratified a new constitution Sunday, reaffirming socialism as the nation’s “irrevocable” system of governance. The new constitution, approved by over 86 percent of voters, also reflects the island’s partial loosening of some of its trade and ownership laws, and includes recognition of private property and the strengthening of foreign investments. It also ensures the right to legal representation upon arrest and sets presidential term limits.

LGBT activists condemned the removal last December of language in the draft constitution that would have recognized equal rights in marriage. Evangelical churches worried about the legalization of same-sex marriages are believed to be the driving force behind the majority of the “no” votes.

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