Havana, January 19 (RHC-PL)-- The Municipal Assemblies of People's Power will hold special sessions on Sunday, January 2ist, to nominate the candidates for delegates to the Provincial Assemblies and deputies to the Parliament. Arranged by the Cuban Council of State, this action is part of the general election process carried out in the country.
According to National Candidacy Commission President Gisela Duarte, those elected will form two structures: the People's Power Provincial Assemblies and the National Assembly (Parliament). First, the candidature is approved, and second, each of the candidates will vote individually by the president of the Municipal Assembly. The candidates should have more than 50 percent of votes to be approved and then elected by the people. General Elections will be held on March 11th.
Cuban Municipal Assemblies to Hold Special Session
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