General Right to Vote
Constitution
(1991)

• Article 258 states: "...A vote is a right and a civil obligation..."
• No mention of limits on participation or special provisions for disabled in Constitution
  Electoral Law:
  (21 November 1985)
• Article 10, section 40 states: "Every citizen can elect and be elected while there are no norms that limit his/her right. Therefore, interpretation of the terms disability and incompetence is very strict."

Exclusion Based on Intellectual Disability

Exclusion Based on Physical Disability

Voter Assistance
Electoral Law
(Electoral Code, 1998)

• Article 114 states: "... No person may accompany the elector at the moment of voting."
  (Law 163 of 31 August 1994)
• Article 16 states: "Citizens who are physically disabled can exercise a voting right of 'escorts' to the voting booths. The same applies to the citizens of 80 years old or older or someone who is visually impaired. While voters are in line, electoral authorities and the police will assist and give preference to the disabled."

• Constitution - http://pdba.georgetown.edu/constitutions/colombia/col91.html
• Electoral Code - See Attached