This comprehensive guide aims to fill a noticeable void in the availability of information in english on this enigmatic jurisdictions legal order, and on how to conduct research related to it. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The 1940 constitution of cuba was implemented during the presidency of federico laredo bru and took effect on 10 october 1940. Constitution of cuba 19740224 reforms of 2002 included cuba reformas hasta 2003. The national hymn is that of bayamo, composed by pedro figueredo. Fue, tambien una constitucion frustrada, irrealizada en sus designios mas. This legal heritage left an indelible mark on cuba that was difficult to.
It was nominally in effect from 1869 to 1878 during the ten years war against spain. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. It was primarily influenced by the collectivist ideas that inspired the cuban revolution of 1933. Constitution of cuba 1940 wikisource, the free online. Cuba, or the persuit of freedom, nueva york, da capo press, l998.
This was the constitution of the republic of cuba until 1959 when fidel castro usurped the power violating all its articles and principles if you are interested in obtaining a copy of the 1940 constitution you can do it at the end of this page. The congress of cuba congreso was the legislature of cuba from 1902 to the cuban revolution of 1959. Scuba relations have resulted in a proliferating global interest in cuba, including its legal regime. Before the revolution, there were 54 senators and 150 representatives. Constitution of the republic of cuba of july 1, 1940 1940 the source document of this text is not known. Widely considered one of the most progressive constitutions at the time, it provided for land reform, public education, a minimum wage and other social programs. Jun 28, 2019 we, the delegates of the people of cuba, assembled in constituent convention, for the purpose of establishing a new fundamental law to consolidate our organization as an independent and sovereign state, capable of assuring freedom and justice, maintaining order and promoting the general welfare, do hereby, invoking the favor of god, set forth the following constitution. Guide to cuban law and legal research international.
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