Honduran presidential candidate says Trump interfered in election: Report

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Erin HaleDecember 5, 2025 at 05:53 AM

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Honduran centrist presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla accused U.S. President Donald Trump of interfering in the country's election held on Sunday, December 1, 2025. Nasralla alleges Trump's endorsement of conservative candidate Nasry Asfura and labeling him a "borderline communist" may have cost him votes. Trump also claimed, without evidence, that the election was fraudulent after early results showed a close tie. He previously threatened to cut off aid to Honduras if Asfura didn't win and announced a pardon for former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez. As of Thursday, election authorities were reviewing 17 percent of ballots due to inconsistencies.

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election interference 90% honduras presidential election 80% donald trump 80% salvador nasralla 70% election irregularities 60% fraudulent vote 50% nasry asfura 50% us foreign policy 40%