Honduras’ National Electoral Council (CNE) declared Nasry Asfura of the National Party as the country’s new president following the general elections on November 30. Asfura secured 40.27% of the votes, surpassing the Liberal Party’s Salvador Nasralla and Rixi Moncada from the ruling Liberty and Refoundation Party.
The CNE’s official announcement, delayed by 24 days due to vote-counting issues and fraud allegations, confirmed Asfura’s victory. Before the elections, US President Donald Trump endorsed Asfura, hinting at aid consequences if he didn’t win.
President Xiomara Castro criticized external interference in the elections, particularly Trump’s involvement, citing threats to Honduran sovereignty. Former President Manuel Zelaya also accused Trump of meddling, questioning the release of a former Honduran president from a US prison.
According to the National Electoral Council, the election was closely contested between Asfura and Nasralla. Zelaya alleged that Trump’s support was an attempt to manipulate the election results.
