What penalties are envisioned for offences related to obstructing the electoral process?

Uruguay

Uruguay

Answer
  • Imprisonment
  • If the offender is a public or electoral officer, the penalty shall also be removal from office.
Source

Ley de elecciones no 7.812 de 16 de enero de 1925,modificada por la ley n? 17.113, de 9 de junio de 1999 y por ley 17.239 de 2 demayo de 2000

Art. 191 and 192:

Source: http://www.corteelectoral.gub.uy/gxpsites/page.aspx?3,27,268,O,S,0

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