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Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
g . Other (specify)
Comments:
The National Electoral Council must promote the signing of an agreement for advertising equity, which includes the possibility of private media companies granting free slots to political parties.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 228: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified:
2025/08/07
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections
Comments:
Source:
DEBATE PRESIDENCIAL 2025 organizado por el Consejo Hondureño de la Empresa Privada (COHEP): https://x.com/radioamericahn/status/1882226468475838471
Verified:
2025/08/07
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
f . 10 or more days
Comments:
Total or partial results of the surveys and opinion polls may not be published within 30 days prior to the primary and general elections.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 237: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified:
2025/08/07
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Advertising and production expenses for radio and television messages are included within the limits of campaign costs. Such limits must be estimated for each general electoral process by the National Electoral Council and monitored by the Financing, Transparency and Control Unit.
Source:
Political Financing Law: “Ley de financiamiento, transparencia y fiscalización a partidos políticos y candidatos”, art. 14–16, 28: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-financiamiento-pp-pp-2021/
Verified:
2025/08/07
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