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Cubans headed to the polls on Sunday to vote on a package of measures that would upend the island’s long-held “machista” culture and legalize gay marriage even as the country wrestles with a deepening economic crisis.

A billboard which reads"For the Cuban Families, your vote counts!" referring to a family code referendum to take place on September 25, is displayed in Havana, Cuba, September 19, 2022.A billboard which reads"For the Cuban Families, your vote counts!" referring to a family code referendum to take place on September 25, is displayed in Havana, Cuba, September 19, 2022.

“My expectation is that most of the population wills vote ‘yes’,” Diaz-Canel said. “But regardless of whether ‘yes’ or ‘no’ wins the popular debate that has been generated has contributed to our society.” “We have to get used to the fact that on such complex issues, where there is a diversity of criteria there may be people who vote to punish ,” said Diaz-Canel.”That is also legitimate.”

The government flooded TV and radio in recent weeks with spots celebrating diversity and inclusion to promote the code.

 

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