February 25, 2019 9:32 AM

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Cuba votes on new constitution

In Cuba, voters took part in a referendum on a new constitution that expands recognition of private property. <br />''<br />''The referendum contained only two options: yes or no to the new constitution. <br />''<br />''More than eight million were registered to voters. Results are expected late Monday. <br />''<br />''The new constitution, replacing the 1976 version, recognises a limited role for the free market and private investment, but only under the control of the Communist Party. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">It enshrines socialism as the country's only ideology. Cuba's banned opposition, which normally calls for abstention at elections or spoiling ballot sheets, this time campaigned for a no vote. </span><br />

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