Uruguay presidential campaign: government distributes 10 US dollars for each valid ballot

Thursday, September 25th 2014 - 03:12 UTC

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The Uruguayan government released this week the equivalent of 22.9 million dollars for the financing of political parties campaigning for 26 October when presidential and legislative elections are scheduled. In Uruguay political parties receive government support for electoral activities and private donations are closely scrutinized. Read full article

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Wow that is extremely generous, US$10 per vote.

Australia gives out 256.067 cents per eligible vote, which is only about US$2.25.
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