Ley 996 de 2005 | Ley 996 de 2005 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 996 de 2005

This law states that it regulates the election of the President of the Republic and related provisions.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 996 de 2005
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
es
Updated
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About this statute

This law states that it regulates the election of the President of the Republic and related provisions. This article says the law sets the legal framework for presidential election debate, the President’s possible re-election, vice-presidential candidacy for the presidency, political participation by public servants, and opposition guarantees. This article defines “campaign presidencial” and says it lasts four months before the first-round election date, plus any additional term needed for a second round. This article defines what counts as presidential campaign activities: political promotion and electoral advertising for a presidential candidate. If the President or Vice President wants to take part in the presidential campaign or runs as a candidate, they must comply with the conditions expressly set by the Constitution and this law.

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