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ARTICLE 136
 

Freedom to disseminate advertising


Political parties are entitled to disseminate all kinds of political and election advertising in collective communication media from the election call and up until three days prior to the polling day inclusive. They may give out political information, press releases, hold meetings and activities in private locations and premises, without any authorization being required.


Any form of advertising using the religious beliefs of people or invoking religious motives to incite the citizens in general or in particular to adhere to or abandon specific parties or candidacies is prohibited.


The projection or placement of election advertising in public highways or places and on street furniture is prohibited. All political parties shall refrain from disseminating political advertising in the mass media from the 16th of December to the 1st of January immediately prior to polling day, both days inclusive. During this period, only candidates for President of the Republic may publish three Christmas messages, in accordance with the regulations issued in this respect by the TSE. However, this may not be done on the three days immediately prior to the election or on polling day.


Officially registered primary election candidates may disseminate their ideas or thoughts through the communication media that they deem appropriate