Cuban constitutional referendum, 1976
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A constitutional referendum was held in Cuba
on 15 February 1976. The new constitution
was reportedly discussed at grass-roots level by 6,216,000 citizens, resulting in 60 of the 141 articles being modified. It was approved by 97.7% of voters with a turnout of 89.0%.
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
on 15 February 1976. The new constitution
Constitution of Cuba
Since attaining its independence from Spain, Cuba has had five constitutions. The current constitution was drafted in 1976 and has since been amended.-1901 Constitution:The 1901 Constitution was Cuba's first as an independent state...
was reportedly discussed at grass-roots level by 6,216,000 citizens, resulting in 60 of the 141 articles being modified. It was approved by 97.7% of voters with a turnout of 89.0%.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 97.7 | |
| Against | 2.3 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | ||
| Total | 100 | |
| Source: Nohlen | ||