Following the official entry into force of Law 177, "On the General Framework for Administrative Contraventions and Sanctions," Luis Perdomo Roque, director of the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cuba, provided detailed insights during a broadcast on Radio Rebelde’s Haciendo Radio program.

The legislative text, which was published in Ordinary Official Gazette No. 22 on February 25, 2026, aligns directly with the Magna Carta of the Republic and Law 169/24 on Administrative Procedure. It serves to update foundational concepts, administrative guidelines, and the comprehensive system of punitive measures.

As highlighted today on the official social media channels of the Cuban Ministry of Justice, the primary innovations of the framework include the implementation of fine structures based on installment quotas, which are adjustable to the specific gravity of the infraction and the socioeconomic profile of the offender. Furthermore, the statute establishes clear applicability to both natural persons and corporate entities, while substantially reinforcing the guarantees of due process and individual civil rights.

The new legislation governs administrative enforcement nationwide starting today, representing a major structural step forward in perfecting the Cuban legal system.