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The figure of the President of the Republic in the structure of the Cuban State

Homero

IN the report presented December 21 by Homero Acosta, secretary of the Council of State, during the Second Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People’s Power’s Ninth Legislature, on the outcome of the popular consultation on the draft Constitution of the Republic, one of the most discussed issues was that referring to the figure of the President of the Republic.

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A text enriched by the contributions of the Cuban people

di`putada Constitucion

Secretary of the Council of State, Homero Acosta, presented December 21 a detailed report to the National Assembly of People’s Power on the results of the popular consultation process on the draft Constitution, including the most debated issues and significant changes to the tex.

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There is no retreat: The essence of Article 68 is maintained

mariela cCastro

One of the most debated proposed changes to the Constitution of the Republic of Cuba surrounded the issue of same-sex marriage. In this regard, Deputy Mariela Castro Espín clarified that the new version of the text provides an even more advanced concept of marriage, de facto unions, and families in all their diversity.

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We will move forward. And we will continue to be victorious

Diaz Canel Asamblea discurso

Speech by Miguel M. Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, at the close of the Second Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People’s Power’s Ninth Legislature, Havana International Conference Center, December 22, 2018, “Year 60 of the Revolution”

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Second Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People’s Power’s Ninth Legislature begins

A Nacional

With the presence of Army General, Raúl Castro Ruz, and President of the Councils of State and Ministers, Miguel Díaz Canel-Bermúdez, and José Ramón Machado Ventura, Second Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee, the Second Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People’s Power’s Ninth Legislature began this Friday, December 21, in Havana

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Deputies study proposed Constitution reflecting input from the popular consultation

Plenario Asamblea

This Friday, the proposed Constitution including input from the popular consultation, that mobilized Cuba August 13-November 15, will be presented to the Second Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People’s Power’s Ninth Legislature.

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Cuba’s economic and social life debated

Asamblea Constitiucion

The National Assembly of People’s Power is addressing a number of important issues during its Second Period of Ordinary Sessions underway in Havana, including constitutional reform, and the 2019 Economic Plan.

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Cuba’s future Constitution is a collective work

Constituicion debate

The first discussion about the proposal is if we are considering a new Constitution or a partial reform of the 1976 text, and furthermore, if the current one can be revoked. Those who take the latter position do not agree that, according to the reform clause, just as it was amended in 2002, a total reform is not possible, and that this would only be viable if the revolutionary Cuban political and social system were altered, which would lead to a collision.

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New Cuban Constitution, for a society in which no one loses

Constitucion

Cuba is expanding rights, transforming its state structure to better respond to citizens concerns, and adapting legislation to match changes which have taken place over the last decade in the country’s economy to function within the difficult international situation. Since August 13, Fidel is being honored with a popular debate in which the entire people is acting as a constituent body, discussing a proposal that has already been the subject of extended debate in the National Assembly.

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Private Property, Investment Crown Debates on New Cuban Constitution

ariel-valdes

One of the main modifications introduced by the project of the new Cuban Constitution is the recognition of private property and foreign investment, expressed here today commercial specialist of Hotel Copacabana, Ariel Valdes. In a dialogue with Prensa Latina, the young man said the possibility that persons residing inside and out of the island are allowed to invest, should be considered.