Cuban voters approve new constitution
(VOVWORLD) - Cubans have overwhelmingly ratified a new constitution that enshrines the one-party socialist system as irrevocable while instituting modest economic and social changes, according to Cuba’s national electoral commission.
 Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel votes during a referendum on the new constitution in Havana, Cuba. (Photo: Reuters) |
Commission President Alina Balseiro said at a press conference on Monday that 84% of 9.3 million voters participated in Sunday’s referendum. Balseiro said 87% of voters ratified the charter. She said official results will be announced next week.
The new constitution replaces the current 1976 Consitution.