Cuba enacts inclusive and modern sports system law

Law 179 of the Cuban Sports System takes effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette, becoming the first legislation of its kind in the nation's history.

In Havana on January 13, Law 179 of the Cuban Sports System was made public through its publication in the Official Gazette. This law marks a milestone as the first comprehensive legislation on Cuba's sports system, intended to be inclusive and modern. The legislation aims to regulate and promote sports development in the country in a structured and equitable manner. According to Prensa Latina, this official publication activates its provisions immediately, establishing a pioneering legal framework for the Cuban sports sector.

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Cuban parliament session in Havana: deputies discuss economic measures as eight new members take office.
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Cuban parliament analyzes economic measures in ordinary session

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In Havana on December 18, 2025, the National Assembly of People's Power held its sixth ordinary session of the tenth legislature, where eight new deputies took office and key issues like social justice and economic recovery were discussed.

The Cuban government has approved the country's first sports law, allowing commercialization, advertising, and sponsorships in sports events. This reform aims to monetize sports amid economic crisis and mass emigration. Baseball, the national passion, leads the changes with official broadcasts and exclusion of independent streamers.

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Cuba approaches a decisive moment with the 2026 Communist Party Congress, where the elite must choose early reform or face a permanent emergency amid structural blackouts and economic exhaustion.

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