The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) is the highest decision-making body of the party between convocations of the
PCC Congress.
History
The Central Committee was established on 3 October 1965 when the
United Party of the Cuban Socialist Revolution was transformed into the present-day Communist Party of Cuba. Between Central Committee plenary sessions the
Politburo
A politburo () or political bureau is the executive committee for communist parties. It is present in most former and existing communist states.
Names
The term "politburo" in English comes from the Russian ''Politbyuro'' (), itself a contracti ...
and the
Secretariat
Secretariat may refer to:
* Secretariat (administrative office)
* Secretariat (horse)
Secretariat (March 30, 1970 – October 4, 1989), also known as Big Red, was a champion American thoroughbred racehorse who is the ninth winner of the Ame ...
meet in its place. It has been led since its establishment in 1965 by the
First and Second Secretary of the Central Committee.
Alternate membership of the Central Committee was abolished at the
4th Party Congress, held on 10–14 October 1991, with the intention of streamlining the party's decision-making process.
Terms
See also
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Politburo of the Communist Party of Cuba
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Secretariat of the Communist Party of Cuba
The Secretariat of the Communist Party of Cuba is an organ of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba.
History
The Secretariat of the Central Committee was established on 3 October 1965 when the United Party of the Cuban Socialist R ...
References
Specific
Bibliography
''Articles and journals:''
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''Books:''
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