The National Television Council (CNTV), the body responsible for checking the work of Chilean television, drew on Wednesday the order of appearance of candidates in the electoral slot for the second round of the 2025 presidential elections, scheduled for next December 14, which pits the left-wing candidate, Janet Jara, against the far-right candidate, José Antonio Cast. In contrast to the television space devoted to the first presidential round and the parliamentary elections held on November 16, this period is shorter and is broadcast in one block and once a day.
The electoral ribbon is a Chilean democratic tradition dating back to the referendum of October 5, 1988, in which the continuation or end of the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990) was determined. The broadcast of propaganda on television was important for the “no” option, which was defended by critics of the regime, and which presented audio-visual material that marked the history of political communication in the South American country. Three decades after this important event, and despite the advent of social media, this content was broadcast on the call Small screen It is still followed by millions of people throughout the region.
When does the electoral period for the second round begin and end?
CNTV said the television campaign begins on Sunday, November 30, at 8:50 p.m. (Chilean time) and ends on Thursday, November 11 at the same time. The suggestion period lasts for 10 minutes, distributed evenly (five minutes) between the Jara and Kast commands.
Where election propaganda is broadcast
Chilean legislation stipulates that the electoral period of the second round must be broadcast on all open television channels in Chile, on a national network. Television stations that do not comply with this transmission are subject to financial penalties. Each audio-visual piece is also hosted on CNTV’s digital platforms, where it can be viewed any day or time.
In what order do the candidates appear?
The lottery conducted by CNTV indicated that Republican José Antonio Caste would be the first candidate to appear on screen in the premiere of the electoral slot, while communist Janet Jara would be at the conclusion. Over the following days, the matter will alternate between the candidates for the presidential seat in La Moneda.
How long does the election campaign last?
The electoral tape is one part of the second round campaign, which lasts a little less than two weeks. As in the television space, dissemination of election propaganda – radio or social media ads, installation of banners, and deployment of battalion members or activists – begins on December 30 and ends on Thursday, November 11 at 11:59 p.m. After midnight on Friday the twelfth, any political expression encouraging voting for any of the candidates is prohibited.