Cuba remains this Monday awaiting the preliminary results of the referendum on the Family Code held the day before, in which millions of voters participated.

In squares and parks of several cities, numerous people remained in a party atmosphere waiting for information from the National Electoral Council (CEN), whose data on the vote was delayed due to the extension of school closing times due to heavy rains in various locations.

The president of the CEN, Alina Balseiro, said that until 5:00 p.m. local time on Sunday, 5 806 078 people had exercised their right to vote, 68.91 percent of the more than eight million 400 000 summoned in this opportunity.

The information corresponding to the closure of the schools was pending, although several television reports gave an account of the scrutiny being carried out in different parts of the country, with total tranquility and transparency.

In social networks, several citizens published the results of their places of residence, which showed a favorable tendency to Yes.

The day before, more than 23,000 polling stations opened their doors throughout the Caribbean nation to host the vote that will decide on the application of the new Family Code, which extends the guarantee of rights for all citizens.

The law requires reaching 50 percent plus one of the valid votes cast for its entry into force.

Around 200,000 electoral authorities participated in this exercise, in a day that took place in complete normality, according to the CEN.