Trump-backed Asfura wins Honduras presidency after disputed election
Summary
Nasry Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, was declared winner of the contested Honduras presidency election after a delayed and disputed count, with opposition rejecting the results.
Key Points
- Nasry Asfura was declared winner of the November 30 Honduran presidential election with 40.3% votes amid disputes and allegations of fraud.
- Opposition candidate Salvador Nasralla and ruling LIBRE party rejected the results and called the process an electoral coup.
- Asfura is supported by Donald Trump, who threatened to cut US aid if Asfura did not win and pardoned ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
- International actors like US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin acknowledged the results but urged calm and peaceful transition.
