Public procurement court rejects 'sole source' exception for election ballots citing strict statutory interpretation.

The Supreme Court dismissed the extraordinary review regarding the refusal to approve a sole-source public procurement contract for election ballots. The Chief Electoral Office argued that a specific printer could ensure quality and security, while the Procurement Office denied approval citing lack of market conditions under Article 71 of the Public Procurement Act. The court ruled that the statutory exception for sole-source contracts must be interpreted strictly and cannot be applied merely because previous approvals were granted under different market circumstances.