The Chamber of Deputies has approved the Bill for Parties and Political Groups. The decision to approve the bill, which has been bouncing around Congress for several years, was reached on Wednesday, 27 April 2015, when Central Electoral Board (JCE) president Roberto Rosario met with Chamber of Deputies president Abel Martinez.
At the meeting in Martinez’ office, they agreed to present the bill for reaching a consensus with the mediation of the Monsignor Agripino Nunez, former rector of the PUCMM university. The PRD deputies were represented by Ruddy Gonzalez and Victor Gomez Casanova. Ramon Rogelio Genao was the PRSC spokesman. Ruben Maldonado and Henry Meran represented the ruling PLD.
Deputies from the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) did not vote in favor, as they did not agree with certain points. The PRM says that a cap on donations made by individuals must be included, as well as a requirement to disclose the donor’s identity. PRM spokesman Nelson Arroyo said that regulations for advertising in media and on billboards in cities should also be included.
The bill passed with 114 votes in favor and 28 against.
It covers limits on campaign financing and advertising, and establishes a 33% quota of elective positions for women.
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