Ministry of Justice (Cuba)

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The Minister of Justice is a part of the Council of Ministers in Cuba, also known as the Cabinet of Cuba. The Ministry of Justice of Cuba is responsible for the following functions: [1]

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List of ministers (Post-1959 after the Cuban Revolution)

Official Gazette of the Republic.

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