A recent poll conducted by CiberCuba among its social media followers indicates a striking 95% of respondents supporting a transformation in Cuba's political system. The survey, hosted on CiberCuba's Facebook page, asked participants if they wanted Cuba to remain governed solely by the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) or if they preferred to open the nation to new parties, political systems, and economic models.
Of the 6,859 respondents, 6,516 favored opening the system, while only 343, or 5%, supported the continuation of the PCC and the current model. Although these results may not fully represent the national sentiment, the overwhelming 95% in favor of change highlights the strong desire for openness and pluralism among CiberCuba's followers and the Cuban diaspora.
The 2019 Cuban Constitution declares in Article 4 that the socialist system is "irrevocable," and Article 5 states that the PCC is "the leading political force of society and the State." Additionally, Article 226 specifies that the Constitution can only be amended by the National Assembly of People's Power through a nominal vote with a majority of no less than two-thirds of its total membership.
In a separate recent poll by CiberCuba, 83% of participants expressed that the government should relinquish power due to its inability to resolve the ongoing energy crisis. Nearly 6,000 people participated in this survey, and 4,960 respondents advocated for a power handover because of the government's failure to address the crisis effectively.
Following the unsubstantiated and unreliable rumors about the death of 94-year-old Raúl Castro circulating on social media, CiberCuba asked its audience about the country's future after his passing. Nearly two-thirds of the voters expected the regime's continuation, while only a minority believed in the possibility of political or social openness.
Key Insights on Cuba's Political Landscape
What was the main question posed in the CiberCuba poll?
The poll asked whether participants wanted Cuba to continue being governed solely by the Communist Party of Cuba or preferred opening the nation to new political parties and systems.
What percentage of respondents in the CiberCuba poll supported a change in the political system?
An overwhelming 95% of respondents supported changing the political system in Cuba.
How does the Cuban Constitution view the socialist system?
The 2019 Cuban Constitution considers the socialist system as irrevocable and designates the Communist Party of Cuba as the leading political force.
What was the public opinion on the government's handling of the energy crisis?
In a recent poll, 83% of participants believed the government should step down due to its failure to resolve the energy crisis.