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 |
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
Party’s support baseYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, 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?
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Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Party’s support baseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Party’s support baseLess, 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?
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?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
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?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize Colombian farmers?
Party’s support baseYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices |
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Party’s support baseYes, and provide more free public transportation |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
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 |
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 |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Party’s support baseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
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?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Party’s support baseNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Colombia, have the right to vote?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
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 › Corporate Tax
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseLower |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should Colombia continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Colombia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Colombian flag?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Party’s support baseFewer |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Colombia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Party’s support baseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
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?
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?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
