- The inhabitants of Cuba have been in favour of the new Family Code, which until now was in force in 1975. Marriages of the same sexes are allowed and the possibility of adopting them, regulates surrogate pregnancy and prohibits the marriage of those under 18 years of age. It was the third referendum that was held in the locality since the 1959 revolution: 69% of the electorate participated, of which 66.87% voted in favour of the new code.
The new Family Code takes account of same-sex marriage, the possibility of adoption by the same sex and the possibility of the public health system offering assisted reproduction. Some have pointed out that taking the rights to the vote is a mark (see Axier Lopez’s analysis: homosexuals, another toy from the Catholic Church).
Surrogate pregnancy declared "solidary"
The new Family Code approves surrogate pregnancy: It is called "supportive pregnancy" and will be legal for those who cannot become pregnant: for those who suffer from a disease, for those who wish to have a single father or for those who wish to be parents of two men. Women who become pregnant should be close to future parents and should not be subject to economic exchange, "except for the costs of pregnancy".
Prohibition of minor marriages
Until now, women over the age of 14 and men over the age of 16 could marry in Cuba. From now on they will have no choice until they are 18.