The law provides 33% of the electromagnetic spectrum to the state, another portion to the private sector and some to indigenous and social organizations allied to the government. Critics say in practice, Morales control up to 67% of electromagnetic waves due to its relationship with the indigenous and social organizations, with the risk that the private media could be displaced and lose their licenses.
It is not yet clear what the government would require in cases of emergency and security. The law reads: “Operators and telecom providers are obliged to cooperate and make available to the public authorities (…) for free and timely, networks and services as well as the emission, transmission and reception of telecommunications and information and communication technologies that will be required. ”
In Bolivia, many newspapers complained that section violates freedom of the press.
