A representative and a prosecutor from a Brazilian firm that secured a contract with the fire department were involved in financing a political campaign. The contract called for delivery of forty ambulances and was valued at 6.5 billion colón. The contract was described as being awarded without competition. Both officials purchased bonds issued by the Sovereign People Party. The bond purchases provided financial support for the campaign of President Laura Fernández. The transaction links the Brazilian company's officials directly to the political fundraising effort. The report notes that party bonds served as the channel for the campaign money.