the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Party’s support basePro-life |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseLess, and provide more government funding |
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
Healthcare › Contraception
Should the government provide greater access to contraception?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize Colombian farmers?
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseDecrease |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Colombia increase or decrease military spending?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseDecrease |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Colombia, have the right to vote?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Colombia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseDecrease |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseLower |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Colombia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseDecrease |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Colombia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Colombian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Germán Vargas Lleras voterbaseNo |
