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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Cuba holds unusual vote on law allowing same-sex marriage

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Cuba held a rare referendum Sunday on an unusually contentious law — a government-backed “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt, as well as outlining the rights of children and grandparents.

Cuba holds parliamentary elections every two years, though no party other than the Communist is allowed, but seldom has it held referendums on specific laws.

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