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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): a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
c. Based on result of previous election
g. Other (specify)
Comments: The same proportionality formula for direct public funding is used: 30 percent equally and 70 percent according to the number of votes obtained in the previous Lower Chamber election.
Source: Constitution: "Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos", art. 41(III): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-constitucion-2024/ ; Electoral Law: "Ley General de Instituciones y Procedimientos Electorales", arts. 159, 167: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-lgipe-2024/
Verified: 2024/04/12
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): a. Yes, in presidential elections
Comments: INE is tasked with coordinating two mandatory electoral debates between the presidential candidates, which have to be broadcasted live on radio and TV.
Source: Electoral Law: "Ley General de Instituciones y Procedimientos Electorales", art. 218: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-lgipe-2024/
Verified: 2024/04/12
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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: b. 2-3 days
Comments: During the three days prior to polling day and up to the official closing hour of all the westernmost polling stations (20:00 Central Time).
Source: Electoral Law: "Ley General de Instituciones y Procedimientos Electorales", art. 251 (6): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-lgipe-2024/
Verified: 2024/04/12
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: d. Not applicable
Comments: While there are lawful limits to the overall campaign expenses of political parties and candidates —set by the National Electoral Institute (Instituto Nacional Electoral, INE)— no specific amount is set for printed and online advertising. Besides, no one is allowed to buy radio and TV airtime.
Source: Electoral Law: "Ley General de Instituciones y Procedimientos Electorales", arts. 159, 167: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-lgipe-2024/
Verified: 2024/04/12
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