Constitution of Cuba

The first Cuban constitution was promulgated in 1901, shortly before the independence of Cuba. Before that there was during the wars of independence, among other things, while the Republic of weapons in various draft constitutions. The currently valid constitution came into force in 1976.

Constitution of 1901

The Constitution of 1901 was the first constitution of the just newly independent republic. She was, among others, by U.S. interventionism, defined in Amendment Platt Amendment, marked.

Constitution of 1940

The Constitution adopted in 1940 under Federico Laredo Brú is considered one of the most advanced basic laws of that time. It was during the first presidency of the then democratically elected and later dictator Fulgencio Batista in power and in 1952 set of this partially disabled. In the Constitution of numerous political and social demands of the 1930s were included. These included general, free and secret suffrage, including women, eight- hour workday, minimum wages and the right to strike. Also distinguish between the races and landlordism were banned. In daily practice, however, has been implemented by heren demands little.

Constitution of 1976

After the victory of the revolution in 1959 initially followed a few years without a valid constitution. Although promised Fidel Castro as one of the goals of the revolution, from 1940 to manufacture and implement the Constitution again, but this has never been a political reality.

After the consolidation of the revolution entered a new, socialist constitution in force, which was confirmed by government figures, nearly 98 % of the population in a referendum in 1976. In it, among other things, the leadership of the Communist Party, the central control of the economy as well as free access to education and health are enshrined.

In the wake of the collapse of the Soviet bloc in 1990 and the subsequent special period 1992, there was a constitutional amendment that allows, among others, joint ventures with foreign companies. Freedom of religion was enshrined, which now also allowed members of the Communist Party, to profess their religion.

In the final 2002 version of the socialist system was " irrevocable " as one.