National Assembly of People's Power
The National Assembly of People's Power is the supreme organ of power of the Republic of Cuba. It is the only branch of government in the state, and per the principle of unified power, all state organs are subservient to it. It is currently composed of 470 representatives who are elected from multi-member electoral districts for a term of five years called consejos populares. The current President of the Assembly is Esteban Lazo Hernández. The Assembly only meets twice a year, with the 31-member Council of State exercising legislative power throughout the rest of the year. The most recent elections were held on 26 March 2023. The number of deputies was reduced from 605 to 470 for the 2023 election.
National Assembly of People's Power
In Cuba, a consejo popular is an electoral ward or political-administrative demarcation of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba.
The consejo popular of George Washington, Cuba sign seen when entering the ward
Plaza Vieja, Plaza de la Revolución, La Habana Province
Luis Arcos Bergnes, Camajuaní, Villa Clara Province
Dos Hermanas, Encrucijada, Villa Clara Province