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Cuban Prez OKs Sex Change Operations

Daughter Mariela, who heads sex ed center, pushed for change

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(Newser) – Cubans can now have free sex change operations, Reuters reports. The latest legal change under President Raul Castro was pushed by his daughter, Mariela Castro, who heads a sex education center and says she has a 28-person waiting list. Cuba allowed a sex change 20 years ago, but sparked so much outcry that Havana canceled the program.

Mariela Castro, daughter of Cuba's President Raul Castro, answers questions during a news conference in Havana, Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Mariela Castro, daughter of Cuba's President Raul Castro, answers questions during a news conference in Havana, Saturday, May 10, 2008.   (AP Photo/Javier Galeano)
Cuba's President Raul Castro reviews the honor guard during a visit by Jamaica's Prime Minister Bruce Golding, unseen, at Revolution palace in Havana, Monday, May 5, 2008.
Cuba's President Raul Castro reviews the honor guard during a visit by Jamaica's Prime Minister Bruce Golding, unseen, at Revolution palace in Havana, Monday, May 5, 2008.   (AP Photo/Javier Galeano)
Cuba's President Raul Castro looks on prior to a welcoming ceremony for Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani at the Revolution palace in Havana, Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
Cuba's President Raul Castro looks on prior to a welcoming ceremony for Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani at the Revolution palace in Havana, Wednesday, April 30, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ismael Francisco, Prensa Latina)
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