Cuba’s Ministry of Agriculture Announces Draft Law on Land Ownership, Possession, and Use
Mar 4, 2025 Photo: @MinrexCpi
March 4, 2025 Hour: 6:49 pm
The draft law not only focuses on land distribution but also seeks to simplify and unify over 40 existing regulations in the agricultural sector, aligning them with the current Constitution.
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Cuba’s Ministry of Agriculture (MINAG) has announced the start of consultations for the draft Law on Land Ownership, Possession, and Use, which will be submitted for discussion and approval at the National Assembly of People’s Power in December. This initiative aims to update and modernize the legal framework related to agricultural land ownership in the country, a topic of great relevance in the current context.
During a press conference, Mayra Cruz Legón, the legal director of MINAG, highlighted that the new legislation will allow foreign residents in Cuba to access land through usufruct, a possibility currently restricted under existing regulations.
According to Cruz Legón, many foreigners have expressed interest in acquiring land but are currently required to do so through Cuban relatives. This change could open new opportunities for both foreign investors and local agricultural development.
The draft law not only focuses on land distribution but also seeks to simplify and unify over 40 existing regulations in the agricultural sector, aligning them with the current Constitution.
Among the proposed reforms are measures to facilitate processes related to land inheritance and succession, as well as the creation of mechanisms to resolve agrarian disputes.
Cruz Legón clarified that, under the new law, agrarian conflicts can be taken directly to the judicial system, representing a significant shift in how such disputes are managed.
This draft law has been in development since 2017 and has involved the collaboration of 53 experts, who have worked to align it with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda.
The consultation period will extend until May 1, 2025, allowing for the collection of opinions and suggestions to refine the document before its presentation to the National Assembly.
The proposal marks an important step toward modernizing Cuba’s agricultural sector and could have a significant impact on the country’s economic and social dynamics.
Autor: MLM