18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate?

ELECTIONS LAW – LAW N. 9,504 OF SEPTEMBER 30th, 1997.

Article 23. Individuals may make donations in cash or estimated cash amounts to electoral campaigns, pursuant to the provisions set forth in this Law.(...)Paragraph 1. 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;(...)II – in case of candidates that make use of their own resources, the maximum spending amount as established by their respective parties, as required by this Law.'

Article 81. Donations and contributions from corporations to political campaigns may be made after due registration of the finance committees of the parties or coalitions.(...)Paragraph 1 The donations and contributions referred to in this Article are limited to two percent of gross revenues earned in the year preceding the election.(...) Paragraph 2 Donations made amount above the limit established in this Article shall subject the corporation to pay a fine in the amount of five to ten times the amount in excess of the limit.