Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM

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Nasry Asfura, the National Party candidate backed by Donald Trump, has been declared the winner of Honduras's presidential election held on November 30th. The announcement followed weeks of delays due to technical issues and fraud allegations, with Asfura securing 40.3% of the vote, narrowly defeating Salvador Nasralla. The vote count experienced multiple interruptions, leading to manual recounts of a significant portion of the tally sheets. The US Secretary of State urged respect for the results, while the president of Honduras's Congress deemed the result illegal. Outgoing President Xiomara Castro alleged interference from Trump, who had previously threatened to withdraw US financial support if Asfura didn't win.

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Ana Paola Hall 30% Luis Redondo 40% Marco Rubio 50% Honduras ×470% Donald Trump ×380% Nasry Asfura ×5100%

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presidential election 100% nasry asfura 90% honduras 90% election fraud 80% donald trump 70% political interference 70% election delays 60% vote count 60% political tensions 50% peaceful transition 40%

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Honduras

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