The new migration legislation presented on Monday by the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba (Parliament) outlines the migration rights of Cuban citizens, including the option to renounce Cuban citizenship.
According to the legislative text, once the resignation request is approved, individuals exercising this right will be considered foreigners and must comply with the legal requirements established for such cases.
Additionally, the document states that, from that moment on, they will not be able to identify themselves in Cuba as Cuban citizens, while "for the purposes of entering and leaving the country, they are subject to presenting the appropriate foreign passport, visa requirements, and any relevant travel documents."
The text clarifies that individuals who hold multiple citizenships must use the same passport they used upon entering the country when they leave.
In general terms, the new project establishes that Cuban citizens have the rights outlined in the Constitution of the Republic of Cuba to enter, remain in, move about, and exit the national territory, in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Law, the Immigration Law, and their respective regulations.
Additionally, it specifies that one can request family reunification with relatives residing abroad, restore residence in the national territory, as well as import household goods in accordance with the limits and formalities set by the General Customs of the Republic.
The document published by the Cuban Parliament also suggests other changes, such as the potential elimination of the 24-month stay limit abroad and the designation of individuals as migrants for this reason.
Additionally, according to the new legislative project, Cubans who remain outside of Cuba for more than 24 months will be able to inherit and retain properties, as long as they comply with the established regulations and administrative procedures.
The text includes a section on the possibility for Cubans who are victims of human trafficking to claim their right to family reunification in Cuba.
The government stated that the purpose of publicizing the proposed legislation is to "promote citizen participation and contribute to the legal culture" of the Cuban people.
According to the state-run agency Prensa Latina, "these legislative proposals will be subject to analysis and discussion by the deputies, with a view to their timely presentation in the Cuban Parliament."
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