9 months ago
Honduran Election Results Stalled
In Honduras, the presidential election results are taking a long time to be announced.
Nasry Asfura is slightly ahead with 40.19% of the votes, while Salvador Nasralla is close behind with 39.49%.
Rixi Moncada is in third place.
Some ballots had problems and need to be checked again.
People are getting impatient and worried about the delays.
The streets are calm, but many are concerned about the trustworthiness of the election process.
The Organization of American States has asked for the counting to be done faster.
Nasry Asfura leads with 40.19% of the votes, 20,000 ahead of Salvador Nasralla at 39.49%.
14% of ballots showed inconsistencies and are being reviewed.
The U.S. president, Donald Trump, has backed Asfura and pardoned a former president of Asfura's party.
The race is closely watched by Washington, with the U.S. deputy secretary of state noting global attention.
Honduras elects its president in a single round, with the candidate having the most votes winning.
- Who
- Nasry Asfura, Salvador Nasralla, Rixi Moncada, Honduran voters, CNE
- What
- Honduran presidential election results stalled
- Where
- Honduras, Tegucigalpa, Siguatepeque
- When
- Counting entered seventh day on Saturday, no updates over the weekend
- Why
- To elect the new president of Honduras, delays in vote counting due to technical issues and inconsistencies
Supporters of Nasry Asfura
Supporters of Salvador Nasralla
Trust in Electoral Process
Supporters of Nasry Asfura
Believe in the democratic process and trust the CNE to handle the election fairly.
Supporters of Salvador Nasralla
Express concerns about potential fraud and lack of transparency in the vote counting process.
Key facts
- Current Lead
- Asfura with 40.19%
- Margin
- 20,000 votes
- Ballots Tallied
- 88%
- Inconsistent Ballots
- 14%
- Candidates
- Asfura, Nasralla, Moncada
Quotes
Gabriela Osorio
A dentist who voted in Siguatepeque, a small town in central Honduras.
“It’s frustrating. The vote count hasn’t changed in days, and now it’s been a week since the election and we still don’t know anything.”
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Josue Lainez
A college student who voted in Tegucigalpa.
“Honestly, I don’t trust the CNE. I want to believe in the country’s democratic process… but deep down I’m always worried about fraud.”
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