The History of Cuba, vol. 4

by Willis Fletcher Johnson

Art. 10. Foreigners residing within the territory of the Republic shall be on the same footing as Cubans:

1. In respect to protection of their persons and property.

2. In respect to the enjoyment of the rights guaranteed by Section first of the following title, excepting those exclusively reserved to citizens.

3. In respect to the enjoyment of civil rights under the conditions and limitations prescribed in the law of aliens.

4. In respect to the obligation of obeying the laws, decrees, regulations, and all other statutes that may be in force in the Republic, and complying with their provisions.[{208}]

5. In respect to submission to the jurisdiction and decisions of the courts of justice and all other authorities of the Republic.

6. In respect to the obligation of contributing to the public expenses of the State, province, and municipality.

Title IV
RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THIS CONSTITUTION
Section First
INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS

Art. 11. All Cubans are equal before the law. The Republic does not recognize any personal prerogatives.

Art. 12. No law shall have retroactive effect, except when penal and favorable to the defendant.