Cuba does not have public opinion studies, campaigns or large independent media groups. But meetings about reforming the country’s constitution have launched an unusual public debate. Cuba’s government has organized the meetings. They are part of a nearly two-month period during which Cubans are invited to discuss a draft of the country’s new constitution. Cuba’s National Assembly and ruling Communist Party have already approved the draft. Government officials are expected to review the public’s comments and add the ideas into a final constitution. The public will then have a chance to approve it next February. But it is unknown how many and which ideas will be included. Cuba’s single-party government does not have a history of showing the people how it works or giving them a strong voice. However, as a result of the meetings, everyday people are formally talking to each other about Cuba’s political system and values.
Title: Constitutional Reform in Cuba Launches Unusual Public Debate
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data-end-time='23146'>Cuba’s government has organized the meetings.</span> <span data-start-time='23146' data-end-time='35563'>They are part of a nearly two-month period during which Cubans are invited to discuss a draft of the country’s new constitution.</span> <span data-start-time='35563' data-end-time='44438'>Cuba’s National Assembly and ruling Communist Party have already approved the draft.</span> <span data-start-time='44438' data-end-time='55063'>Government officials are expected to review the public’s comments and add the ideas into a final constitution.</span> <span data-start-time='55063' data-end-time='61167'>The public will then have a chance to approve it next February.</span> <span data-start-time='61167' data-end-time='69604'>But it is unknown how many and which ideas will be included.</span> <span data-start-time='69604' data-end-time='81708'>Cuba’s single-party government does not have a history of showing the people how it works or giving them a strong voice.</span> 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