the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Party’s support baseYes, 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?
Party’s support baseNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
Party’s support baseYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Party’s support basePro-life |
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the Economy › Taxes
Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Party’s support baseLess, and provide more government funding |
Healthcare › Contraception
Should the government provide greater access to contraception?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Party’s support baseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize Colombian farmers?
Party’s support baseYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Party’s support baseYes, and provide more free public transportation |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
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?
Party’s support baseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
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?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Party’s support baseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
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?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Party’s support baseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Colombia?
Party’s support baseNo, and we should increase the amount of immigrants we currently allow into the country |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Colombia, have the right to vote?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Colombia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Colombia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseLower |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
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?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Colombia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Party’s support baseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should Colombia continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Party’s support baseFewer |
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)?
Party’s support baseNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Colombian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
