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9. OTHER RESTRICTIONS ON THE CONTENT
OF INFORMATION
The Penal Code of the Federal District makes certain acts relating
to electoral propaganda punishable:
Article 403: ?Subject to a fine of 10 to 100 days? pay and
six months to three years? imprisonment shall be anyone who:
XIII. During
the eight days prior and up to the official closing of the ballot
boxes throughout the national territory publishes or disseminates
surveys or opinion polls indicating voters? choices.?
Article 405: A fine or 50 to 200 days? pay and imprisonment
of two to six years shall be imposed on any electoral official who:
XI. Publicly and deceitfully
issues false news about how the voting is proceeding or its results.?
Article 406: A fine or 100 to 200 days? pay and imprisonment
of one to six years shall be imposed on any party worker or candidate
who:
V. Publicly and deceitfully
issues false news about how the voting is proceeding or its results.?
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