Family Code strengthens rights in Cuba, Diaz-Canel states

Havana, Apr 14 (Prensa Latina) The new Family Code that the Cuban population is debating until April 30 strengthens the country's will to defend human rights, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Thursday. On his Twitter account, the president remarked that it is only possible in democracy to discuss with citizens an inclusive document that recognizes plurality and protects the rights of all in the family.

April 14, 2022
CDT11:08 (GMT) -0400

Published by: Alina Ramos Martin

Recently, the Special Electoral Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported the successful completion of consultations about the legislative bill with embassy personnel and Cubans in other missions abroad.

A total of 26,740 voters participated in the process and 13,191 proposals were received, out of more than 14,000 interventions.

In order to gather the criteria, a section was also set up in the Nation and Emigration website, according to Ernesto Soberon, general director of Consular Affairs and Cubans Living Abroad at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Prior to the beginning of the consultation, the official explained that the number of times to access the site and express their criteria would not be limited, nor would people’s migratory status be taken into account.

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