10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates?

Brazil

Brazil

Answer
Yes
Source

Election Law nr 9,504, 1997

Comment

Article 24. Political parties and candidates are prohibited to receive, either directly or indirectly, cash donations or estimated cash amounts, including by means of publicity of any kind, that originate from: I – foreign entity or government; II – body under direct or indirect Public Administration or foundation maintained with government resources; III – concessionaire or permittee authorized to work as a public-utility company; (...) IV – legal entity governed by private law which benefits from mandatory contribution set forth in statutory provisions; V – public utility type of entity; VI – professional association or union; (...) VII – not-for-profit legal entity that receives funds from abroad; VIII – entities devoted to charity and religious affairs; Item VIII as amended by Article 1 of Law n. 11,300/2006. IX – sports organizations;  Item IX as amended by Article 3 of Law n. 12,034/2009. X – non-governmental organizations that receive public funds; XI – civil society organizations of public interest. Items X and XI as amended by Article 1 of Law n. 11,300/2006.

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