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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
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Panamá”, art. 140: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-constitucion-politica-de-la-republica-2004 Electoral Code: “Código Electoral”, art. 110 (14), 253: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-codigo-electoral-2023/
Verified: 2024/12/05
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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: The organisation of three debates is mandatory.
Source: Electoral Code: “Código Electoral”, art. 275: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-codigo-electoral-2023/
Verified: 2024/12/05
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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: Results of opinion polls cannot be published in the 2 days prior to Election Day.
Source: Electoral Code: “Código Electoral”, art. 300, 413: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-codigo-electoral-2023/
Verified: 2024/12/05
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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: a. Yes
Comments: The amount presidential candidates can use depends on the pre-electoral public financing they receive. In the case of legislative elections, besides the public financing, candidates can use up to 30% of the maximum amount approved for private financing.
Source: Electoral Code: “Código Electoral”, art. 211: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-codigo-electoral-2023/
Verified: 2024/12/05
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