58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?
Colombia
Answer
- Fines
- Loss of public funding
- Deregistration of party
- Loss of nomination of candidate
- Loss of elected office
- Other
Comment
Fines can be imposed by the EMB on parties, candidates and third parties, and may range from 2 to 20 million pesos, and the political party can temporarily or permanently lose their registration, public funding, or free access to media. Also, if found guilty of surpassing the expenses limit, the winning candidate can be removed from office.
