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Cuba Cuba

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Boundary Delimitation

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies
Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The number of constituencies is verified for each election.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 209: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 15 & 22: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/11
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
g. Other
Comments: A special constituency can be established because of a group of people have their permanent residence in a particular place, i.e. military facilities.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 209: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 16–19: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/11
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): e. Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 16 & 19: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/11
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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): d. Indirectly elected by legislature
Comments: The National Assembly of People’s Power elects, from among its deputies, the President.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 109, 126: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 224: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/11
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: The National Assembly of People’s Power elects, from among its deputies, the Prime Minister.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 133, 140, 141: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/11
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 125: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/11
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The National Assembly of People's Power is the only organ in the Republic invested with constituent and legislative authority. It is elected for periods of 5 years.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 102–105: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/11
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): d. Two-Round System
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 210: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 125, 129, 130, 204, 208: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/11
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ES011
If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
 
Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%)
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/12/01
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ES013
If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
 
Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%)
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/12/01
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Legislative Framework

LF001

Status of Electoral Law
Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 204–216: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ; Recall Law: “Ley No. 135, de Revocación de los elegidos a los órganos del Poder Popular”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-135-revocacion-mandato-2020-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
Comments: The legislation contains the dispositions for elections of representatives when a seat is vacant.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 1–2: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 205: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/voter-turnout)
Verified: 2023/09/12
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LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): b. EMB
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 34: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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Electoral Management

EM001
Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
 
Name of Institution: Central State Administration and Local Government 	
                     National Election Commission
Website Address: http://www.parlamentocubano.cu/
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/11/03
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EM002

Responsibility of national EMB
Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
Comments: National Electoral Council
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 211: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 23, 34: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=oEAx0qfKMaw
Verified: 2023/09/12
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
Comments: The budget is submitted to the legislature by the Council of Ministers to be discussed and approved.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 108(k): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 108(q): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art.: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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EM006

Term of EMB members
Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: b. For a specified number of years
Comments: 5-year terms.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 27: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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EM011
What are the approximate proportions (%) of total election expenditure for the last national elections devoted to the following?
 
Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 	
Election Management Body administration 	
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 	
Security 	
Official funding of parties and candidates 	
Voter education 	
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 	
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 	
Polling operations 	
Vote tabulation 	
Other
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/11/03
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EM012

Electoral Management model
Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: b. Independent
Comments: Established by the 2019 Constitution.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 212: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 23, 34(4): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=oEAx0qfKMaw
Verified: 2023/09/12
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EM013

Number of EMB members
Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: c. 21 - 30 members (specify)
Comments: The National Electoral Council is comprised of a total of 21 members: a President, a Vice-president, a Secretary and 18 other members.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 213: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 36: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=oEAx0qfKMaw
Verified: 2023/09/12
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EM014

Membership based on
Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: e. No Information Available
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 211: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 23: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=oEAx0qfKMaw
Verified: 2023/09/12
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): e. Legislature
Comments: The President, Vice-president and Secretary of the National Electoral Council are nominated by the President of the Republic and elected by the National Assembly of People’s Power; the other members are nominated by the President of the National Electoral Council once appointed.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 213: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 36(2), 227, 228: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=oEAx0qfKMaw
Verified: 2023/09/12
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Voter Education

VE001

Information campaigns performed by
Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): m. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2023/09/12
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs
Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: d. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2023/09/12
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VE003

National civic education
Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): m. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2023/09/12
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age
Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: a. 16
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral“, art. 6: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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VR002

Other voting requirements
Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
Comments: Residence in country for at least two years prior to elections.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 80: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 7: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration
Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The National Electoral Council through its municipal electoral councils.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 215: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 28(h): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 80, 206: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 7, 77: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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Parties and Candidates

PC001

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): h. Not applicable
Comments: According to law, up to 50% of the Deputies must be delegates chosen in each municipality. Parliamentary candidates are otherwise proposed by nominating assemblies which comprise representatives of workers, youth, women, students and farmers as well as members of the Committees for the Defence of the Revolution. The final list of candidates, which corresponds to the number of seats to be filled, is drawn up by the National Candidature Commission taking into account criteria such as candidates' merit, patriotism, ethical values and revolutionary history.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 180: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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PC003

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): a. Age
b. Citizenship
j. Other
Comments: Have reached an age of 18 years, be in full possession of political rights, and be a permanent resident in Cuba for at least five years prior to elections. There is a 10-year period before being appointed as candidate after being recalled.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 207: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral“, art. 9 & 10: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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PC008

Independent candidates
Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments: Any citizen can be candidate, provided that his nomination is backed by the majority of the assistants to the nomination assembly.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 80, 207: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 5, 9, 11: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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PC012

Public funding of parties
Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): f. Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): g. Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: d. Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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Vote Counting

VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at
Question:Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer: a. The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 116: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?
Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): c. Automatically (triggered) recounted under certain conditions
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 123, 128, 210: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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VC016
If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
 
hours:
Source
No Source
Verified
2019/02/07
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Media and Elections

ME001
Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
 
Name and Title:
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/06/21
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ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): e. As agreed by special committee
Comments: The National Electoral Council makes the appropriate arrangements.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 200: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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ME038
What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
 
Amount (Euros) 	
The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/06/21
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): c. No
Comments: There are no debates at all since the electores choose according to the candidates' biography.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 199–201: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: g. No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: d. Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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Direct Democracy

DD001
Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
 
Name and Title:
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/10/22
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DD002

Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 80, 101, 116, 164, 227: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 256–265: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ; Recall Law: “Ley No. 135, de Revocación de los elegidos a los órganos del Poder Popular”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-135-revocacion-mandato-2020-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: For Constitutional amendments.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 228: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art.: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 108: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 257: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 164 & 227: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 2: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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DD007


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 80, 101, 116: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 14: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ; Recall Law: “Ley No. 135, de Revocación de los elegidos a los órganos del Poder Popular”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-135-revocacion-mandato-2020-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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DD013
When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level? Date (yyyy)
 
Mandatory referendum 	
Optional referendum 	
Citizens' initiative 	
Agenda initiative 	
Recall 	
Not applicable
Source
Constitution's Preamble
Verified
2009/10/22
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DD027


Question:What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s): a. Constitutional amendments
Comments:
Source: C: 137 EL: 162
Verified: 2007/11/07
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DD028


Question:What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s): j. Other (specify)
Comments: The electors can be convoked on any subject as long as the National Assembly of People's Power agree on doing so.
Source: EL: 75
Verified: 2007/11/07
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DD129


Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: b. Sometimes binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 228: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 265: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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DD130


Question:Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer: c. Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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DD131


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 191, 200: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art.: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ; Recall Law: “Ley No. 135, de Revocación de los elegidos a los órganos del Poder Popular”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-135-revocacion-mandato-2020-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/12
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DD133


Question:What year was the first referendum/initiative held?
Answer: e. 1961-1980
Comments:
Source: Constitution: "Constitución de la República de Cuba (2003)"
Verified: 2012/06/20
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Voting Operations

VO003

Electors vote at
Question:Where can electors vote?
Answer(s): a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 80, 206: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 7, 77: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/13
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VO004

Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/13
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VO005

Locations for voting outside of the country
Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): h. Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/13
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VO010
Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
 
Yes, the maximum capacity is:
Source
No Source
Verified
2011/01/15
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VO011

Voting method
Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments: The voter must write an "X" next to the name of the candidate of their choice; then they must fold the ballot paper and put it inside the ballot box.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 202: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified: 2023/09/13
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VO012
How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
 
The smallest polling station:
Source
No Source
Verified
2011/01/15
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