Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Honduras Election Deadlock Continues
Honduras is having a special vote recount to check the results of their presidential election that happened on November 30.
The election is still not decided, and there are problems with some of the tally sheets.
The leading candidate is Nasry Asfura, but there are accusations of fraud and interference from other countries.
The recount is expected to start soon and could take about three days.
The government and some other candidates say the election wasn't fair, but the leading party says it was.
The U.S. is watching closely and has warned about any problems.
This is a big deal because the outcome could change who becomes the next president of Honduras.
Honduras is expected to start a special recount on December 12 to resolve inconsistencies in 2,773 tally sheets from the November 30 presidential election.
Conservative candidate Nasry Asfura of the National Party leads by about 42,000 votes over Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party, with Rixi Moncada of LIBRE trailing far behind.
The recount is expected to take about three days to complete, according to election official Cossette Lopez-Osorio.
A Honduran congressional panel threatened to reject the results, citing an 'electoral coup' and accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of interference.
The U.S. is closely monitoring the count and has warned it would respond to any irregularities 'swiftly and decisively.'
- Who
- Honduras' Congress Permanent Commission, Election Official Cossette Lopez-Osorio, Candidates Nasry Asfura, Salvador Nasralla, Rixi Moncada, President Xiomara Castro, U.S. President Donald Trump
- What
- Special vote recount to resolve tally sheet irregularities in the November 30 presidential election
- When
- Recount expected to begin December 12, with results in three days
- Where
- Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Why
- To address inconsistencies in 2,773 tally sheets that could sway the election outcome, amid accusations of fraud and foreign interference
Government and Liberal Party
National Party
Election Integrity
Government and Liberal Party
The government and Liberal Party have accused the election process of being fraudulent and have called for a thorough investigation into the irregularities.
National Party
The National Party, led by Nasry Asfura, maintains that the election was fair and that the current lead is legitimate.
Foreign Influence
Government and Liberal Party
The government and Liberal Party have accused the U.S. of interfering in the election, citing President Trump's statements and the pardon of former President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
National Party
The National Party has not publicly addressed the issue of foreign influence but has focused on the internal recount process.
- Location
- Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Date
- December 11
- Election Date
- November 30
- Leading Candidate
- Nasry Asfura (National Party)
- Trailing Candidates
- Salvador Nasralla (Liberal Party), Rixi Moncada (LIBRE)
- Vote Difference
- 42,000 votes
- Inconsistent Tally Sheets
- 2,773 (15% of total)
- Recount Start Date
- Expected December 12
Sources
Honduras congress says it will not validate election results
Election protests in Honduras as Congress panel vows not to validate result
Honduras special vote recount expected to begin as presidential election deadlock prolongs