In the 2011 Copa América, the main disciplinary action taken against players came in the form of red and yellow cards.
After a straight red card, FIFA would conduct a hearing and could extend this ban beyond one match.
[1] The four semi-finalists (Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela) were the only teams considered for the Fair Play Award.
After a post-match brawl in the semi-finals, Paraguay and Venezuela were excluded from winning the award.
Since Uruguay had fewer players handed a red card during the tournament, they won the Fair Play Award.