Polls open in Honduras presidential election marked by fraud accusations

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesNovember 30, 2025 at 03:35 PM

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Hondurans are voting in a presidential election on Sunday amid concerns about potential voter fraud. Polls opened at 7 am local time for 10 hours of voting. The main contenders are Rixi Moncada of the ruling LIBRE party, Nasry Asfura of the right-wing National Party, and Salvador Nasralla of the centrist Liberal Party. The elections, which also include congressional and local races, are taking place in a polarized environment, with candidates accusing each other of plotting fraud. The Attorney General's Office has accused opposition parties of planning voter fraud, while the National Party claims audio recordings suggesting their involvement are AI-generated. Incumbent President Xiomara Castro is term-limited.

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United States 50% Xiomara Castro ×280% Nasry Asfura ×4100% Rixi Moncada ×3100% Salvador Nasralla ×2100%

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