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Bolivia Bolivia

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
Comments: The Supreme Electoral Court determines and allocates the organization of free broadcast time to the political parties.
Source: Political Parties’ Law; “Ley de Organizaciones Políticas — Ley 1096-2018”, art. 75: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-1096-2018-de-organizaciones-politicas/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/10
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): c. No
Comments:
Source: Political Parties’ Law; “Ley de Organizaciones Políticas — Ley 1096-2018”, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-1096-2018-de-organizaciones-politicas/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/10
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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: d. 6-7 days
Comments: Pre-election opinion polls shall not be released after the Sunday before election day.
Source: Electoral Law; “Ley del Régimen Electoral — Ley 026-2010”, art. 130 (a): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-026-2010-regimen-electoral-vigente/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/10
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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: There are no specific legal provisions in this regard.
Source: Political Parties’ Law; “Ley de Organizaciones Políticas — Ley 1096-2018”, art. 77: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-1096-2018-de-organizaciones-politicas/ (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/10
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