18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate?
Brazil
Art 23. "Individuals may make donations in cash or estimated cash amounts to electoral campaigns, pursuant to the provisions set forth in this Law" § 1º The donations and contributions referred to in this article shall be limited to: I –in case of individuals, a maximum amount of up to ten per cent of the gross income earned in the year before the election [...] Art. 81. § 1º "Donations and contributions from corporations to political campaigns may be made after due registration of the finance committees of the parties or coalitions.The donations and contributions referred to in this Article are limited to two percent of gross revenues earned in the year preceding the election. [...]" (Source: (Lei das Eleições No. 9.504, de 30 de setembro de 1997 (2010), (Electoral Law)))
