Suffrage is automatically afforded to Cuban citizens who have resided in Cuba for at least two years and are at least sixteen years old. Those legally declared "mentally handicapped" or who are serving time in prison cannot exercise this right. Cubans who live abroad for personal reasons for more than 24 consecutive months lose their right to vote. The national elections for the 470 members of the National Assembly of People's Power are held according to this system and the precepts of the 1976 Constitution.
Suffrage is automatically afforded to Cuban citizens who have resided in Cuba for at least two years and are at least sixteen years old Those legally declared "mentally handicapped" or who are serving time in prison cannot exercise this right Cubans who live abroad for personal reasons for more than 24 consecutive months lose their right to vote The national elections for the 470 members of the National Assembly of People's Power are held according to this system and the precepts of the 1976 Constitution