1976 Cuban constitutional referendum explained

Date:15 February 1976
Country:Cuba
Yes:5473534
No:54070
Invalid:75369
Electorate:5717266

A constitutional referendum was held in Cuba on 15 February 1976, the first nationwide vote on the island since the Cuban Revolution.[1] The new constitution was reportedly discussed at grass-roots level by 6,216,000 citizens, resulting in 60 of the 141 articles being modified.[1] It was reportedly approved by 99.02% of voters with a turnout of 98%.[2]

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen|Nohlen, D]
  2. http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=cu011976 Cuba, 15 February 1976: Constitution