44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?

Constitution: article 35                                                                                      

" Artículo 35.- (...) Solo se autoriza la difusión de propaganda electoral en medios de comunicación radiales y televisivos mediante financiamiento público indirecto” .                                                                                  

"Article 35.- (...) It is only authorized the broadcast of electoral propaganda in radio and televison media through indirect public financing".                                                                                               

Political Organizations Law: article 37                                                              

"Artículo 37.- Financiamiento público indirecto
 (...) Los medios de comunicación de radio y televisión están prohibidos de contratar propaganda electoral para las organizaciones políticas y sus candidatos, sea a través de sus tesoreros, responsables de campaña, autoridades, candidatos o por intermedio de terceros. (...)"                   

"Article 37.- Indirect public financing                                                           

(...) Radio and television media are forbidden to hire electoral propaganda for political organizations and its candidates, throught cashiers, campaign officer, authorities, candidates or through third parties".

Direct contracting of media advertising is forbidden.