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Bolivian President Evo Morales is seen in La Paz on August 7, 2019. Bolivia’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal recently restricted the dissemination of a public poll that showed Morales in a tight race in next month's election. (Reuters/David Mercado)

Bolivian court restricts publication of poll showing tight re-election race for President Morales

September 17, 2019 1:12 PM EDT

Bogotá, September 17, 2019 — The Committee to Protect Journalists today condemned a decision by Bolivia’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal to restrict the dissemination of a public opinion poll, and urged authorities to allow journalists to report freely on elections.