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Cuban Constitution

Preparations for popular discussion of Constitutional reform

Preparations underway for popular discussion of Constitutional reform
National seminar on consultation process held in Havana

Author: Granma | internet@granma.cu
july 31, 2018 09:07:02

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Photo: Tony Hernández
Concluded yesterday, July 30, in Havana was a two-day national seminar on the Constitutional reform consultation process, which included more than 280 provincial representatives of the Party, the Young Communists League, mass organizations, the Union of Jurists, political leaders of the Ministries of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Interior, as well as the commission charged with Implementation and Development of Policy Guidelines, the National Electoral Commission, the Center for Socio-political Studies, and the Ministry of Foreign Relations.

The Sunday session was devoted to an exchange with the committee of deputies charged with drafting the proposal that was debated, modified, and approved by the National Assembly, and will be discussed by the population August 13 through November 15.

On Monday an explanation was presented as to how proposals and comments will be compiled from the more than 135,000 meetings to be held in workplaces, schools, community centers, and abroad – which will be conducted by 7,600 two-person teams who will receive further training.

Some 600,000 copies of the proposed Constitutional reform will be offered for sale at the cost of one CUP, while the draft is also available online.

As Army General Raúl Castro Ruz stated July 26, the success of the popular consultation depends on the active, committed participation of all Cubans, to ensure understanding of the changes proposed, and reaffirm the irrevocable nature of socialism in the country and the continuity of the Revolution.

Celebrate Cuba July 26 2018

Cuba celebrates National Rebellion Day, July 26

Minute to minute: Cuba celebrates National Rebellion Day
The act is presided by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba. Follow our updates on this national celebration here and on our Facebook page

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Author: Digital news staff | informacion@granma.cu
july 26, 2018 06:07:59
SANTIAGO DE CUBA-MOMENTOS ANTES DEL INICIO DEL ACTO CENTRAL

6:38 a.m. The central act to mark July 26 concludes in Santiago de Cuba

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5:46 a.m. Army General Raúl Castro offers the central remarks

As I noted last December, today I will offer the central remarks of this act, the Army General began.

None of those who had the privilege of participating in these actions under the command of Fidel, could imagine that we would still be here today, in a free country. We celebrate this 65th anniversary in Santiago de Cuba not only due to its history, but also in recognition of the work undertaken here to benefit the people, under the leadership of Lázaro Expósito Cantro, Party First Secretary in the Province, alongside Beatriz Jhonson Urrutia, a vice president of the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba and president of the government in the territory.

Likewise, work is ongoing to meet the demands of the population, making the most of our own resources, which further contributes to the budget. The enthusiasm of the people of Santiago is palpable. However, much remains to be done to ensure that Santiago de Cuba is more beautiful, clean, and disciplined every day, worthy of guarding the remains of the National Hero, the Father and the Mother of the Homeland, and the historic leader of the Revolution.

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Cuban Constitution

A Constitution to serve Cuba, the Cuban Constitution is updated

A Constitution to serve Cuba
The first period of ordinary sessions of the National Assembly of People’s Power’s 9th Legislature concluded yesterday, July 22, after addressing a full agenda of important issues, outstanding among which was a proposed new Constitution
Author: National news staff | informacion@granma.cu
july 23, 2018 09:07:50

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Photo: Estudio Revolución
The first period of ordinary sessions of the National Assembly of People’s Power’s 9th Legislature concluded yesterday, July 22, after addressing a full agenda of important issues, outstanding among which was the approval of a proposal for new Constitution of the Republic.
Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, and Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, were among the 600 legislators who approved plans to submit the draft, as modified during this session, to popular consultation, August 13 through November 15.
Esteban Lazo Hernández, National Assembly president, commented on the high level of discussion and commended the work done to prepare the proposal, which will serve to help the people during the consultation over the next three months.
Also approved during the ordinary sessions were a new Council of Ministers; the 2017 state budget settlement; and reports from standing committees working on Economic Affairs, and on Constitutional and Legal Affairs.

Cuban Nicaraguan /Spanish English

Raúl y Díaz-Canel envían mensaje al pueblo nicaragüense

Raúl y Díaz-Canel envían mensaje al pueblo nicaragüense
Con motivo del acto en conmemoración del 39 aniversario del triunfo de la Revolución Sandinista, celebrado este jueves en Managua, capital de Nicaragua, el Canciller cubano Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla dirigió unas palabras al pueblo nicaragüense
Autor: Andrés Ferreiro Molero | internet@granma.cu
19 de julio de 2018 18:07:57

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Foto: La voz del sandinismo
Con motivo del acto en conmemoración del 39 aniversario del triunfo de la Revolución Sandinista, celebrado este jueves en Managua, capital de Nicaragua, el Canciller cubano Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla dirigió unas palabras al pueblo nicaragüense.
En primer lugar, dio lectura a un mensaje enviado por Raúl Castro Ruz, Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba, y Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Presidente de los Consejos de Estado y de Ministros, a través del cual ambos mostraban su apoyo incondicional al Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional, al presidente Daniel Ortega y a su pueblo ante los intentos imperialistas de derrocar su gobierno.
Igualmente, Rodríguez Parrilla leyó un texto -apoyado por los gobiernos progresistas de la región durante el XXIV Foro de Sao Paulo, concluido el pasado miércoles en La Habana, el cual rechaza la política intervencionista del gobierno de EE. UU. El Canciller cubano también llamó a respaldar el derecho de cada estado a elegir su sistema político, así como a no intervenir directa o indirectamente en los asuntos de otros gobiernos y a desterrar cualquier forma de violencia.
Afirmó, además, que «los pueblos martianos y bolivarianos no vamos a traicionar nunca la memoria de Sandino, la vamos a defender», y que «quienes atacan hoy a Nicaragua son los hipócritas, los que utilizan el monopolio de la información para mantener gobiernos corruptos y confundir a la opinión pública internacional». Enfatizó también que «quien manda en Nicaragua es el pueblo, no la OEA, no Donald Trump».
Rodríguez Parilla concluyó su intervención citando unas palabras de Fidel respecto a la Revolución Sandinista. (Noticia en construcción)

Raúl and Díaz-Canel congratulate the Nicaraguan people
Army General Raúl Castro, first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, and Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, send messages of congratulations to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, Nicaraguan President and Vice President, respectively, on the 39th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution
Author: Granma | internet@granma.cu

La Habana, July 19, 2018.

Dear Daniel and Rosario:

I wish to express my congratulations to you, those of the Cuban people and Communist Party, on the 39th anniversary of the triumph the Sandinista Revolution.
Over all these years, we have constructed indestructible ties of solidarity and brotherhood with Nicaragua and the FSLN. I reiterate our unwavering support and solidarity in the face of attempts to destabilize this sister nation, to overthrow the legitimately constituted government.

An embrace,
Raúl Castro Ruz.
First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuban Central Committee

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La Habana, July 19, 2018.

Esteemed Daniel and Rosario:

I convey my congratulations to you and those of our people and government, on the 39th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista Revolution.
We reiterate our solidarity with Nicaragua in the face of interventionist actions and attempts to destabilize the nation, which have produced unfortunate loss of life and significant material damage, undermining citizen security and the economic and social gains achieved.
On such a significant date, I wish to reiterate our unbreakable friendship and support, and unqualified willingness to continue strengthening the historic ties we that unite us.

A fraternal embrace,
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
President of the Councils of State and Ministers of the Republic of Cuba