Honduran Candidate Claims Fraud After Trump-Backed Opponent Is Declared Victor

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Jack Nicas, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and Jeff ErnstDecember 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM

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In Honduras, Salvador Nasralla is disputing the results of the presidential election held last month after officials declared Nasry Asfura, who was endorsed by President Trump, the victor on Christmas Eve. Nasralla, a three-time presidential candidate, claims that some contested votes were not counted despite reviews of disputed tally sheets. While he stated he would defend the vote through legal and peaceful means, he did not explicitly say if he would pursue a formal legal challenge. Honduran election officials said a review of over 98% of tally sheets showed it was "arithmetically impossible" for Nasralla to win. Nasralla has a limited time frame to formally contest the result.

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United States 30% Tegucigalpa 30% Juan Orlando Hernández 50% Donald Trump ×260% Honduras ×480% Nasry Asfura ×590% Salvador Nasralla ×890%

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