Considering that the next 30 October 2011, Governor elections will be held, Alcaldes, Deputies and Councilors; Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira (Corpoguajira), notified the Municipal Mayors, the importance of complying with and abiding by the provisions of Colombian environmental regulations that establish the procedures for electoral propaganda.

In this sense, it is up to the Mayors and Municipal Registrars, regulate the shape, characteristics, places and conditions, for fixing posters, parade, posters and billboards, intended to spread electoral propaganda, in order to guarantee equitable access of the parties, movements, groups or candidates in the use of these means, in harmony with the community's right to enjoy public space and the preservation of aesthetics.

“We are making a respectful call to the Mayors, to indicate the public sites authorized to post this type of advertising, for which they must carry out a prior consultation with the representatives of the political parties or movements, to ensure a balanced distribution”, Romero Perez explains Arcesio, General Manager Corpoguajira.

The Mayors, as the first police authorities of the municipalities, have the power to demand from the representatives of the respective parties or candidates, remove any type of advertising that has been installed in unauthorized places and leave the property in the state it was in before the improper use.

According to Colombian regulations, visual outdoor advertising may be placed in all places in the national territory., except in the following:

a) In areas that constitute public space in accordance with municipal regulations, district and indigenous territorial entities that are issued based on Law 9a. of 1989 or the regulations that modify or replace it. However, Visual outdoor advertising may be placed in venues intended for the presentation of public shows., at the stops of public transport vehicles and other elements of urban furniture, under the conditions determined by the authorities that exercise control and surveillance of these activities.

b) Within the 200 meters away from assets declared national monuments.

c) Where the Municipal and District Councils prohibit it in accordance with paragraphs 7o. y9o. del artículo 313 of the Constitution.

d) On private property without the consent of the owner or possessor.

and) About the infrastructure, such as poles supporting electrical and telephone networks, bridges, electrical towers and any other structure owned by the State.

All these actions, are contemplated in the Territorial Planning Plans of the municipalities, therefore they are strictly applied. Failure to comply with them, are considered a non-compliance with the planning instruments of the territorial entities.