Freedom of expression in electoral processes A question of limitation of rights or self-limitation of freedom of expression?

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to analyze some problematic issues related to freedom of expression in the electoral process, and it is that, based on a statement made by a Peruvian presidential candidate in a media outlet, in which he questioned the effectiveness of a type of vaccine acquired to control the infection and death due to the Covid19 pandemic, thus affecting the vaccination process established by the Peruvian government, led us to question whether in a context like this, freedom of expression should be limited or whether it is a matter of self-limitation, thus affecting the vaccination process established by the Peruvian Government, led us to question whether in a context such as this, freedom of expression should be limited or whether it is a matter of self-limitation, especially if it is a public person who intends to occupy the highest position in the State. This leads us to a weighing of fundamental rights and collective constitutional purposes such as national security and public order, which will explain the need to adopt limiting measures to guarantee peace and social tranquility in a democratic State under the rule of law.