Xiomara Castro

Xiomara Castro is the current leftist president of Honduras. Her presidency is ending amid a highly polarized political climate and recent presidential elections marked by accusations of fraud and interference. Castro alleges an "electoral coup" is underway, blaming interference from former US President Donald Trump. Trump has also threatened to cut aid to Honduras if his preferred candidate doesn't win. The Honduran military has pledged to ensure an orderly transfer of power, adding to the tense atmosphere. Polls show a tight race to succeed Castro, with the US backing the right-wing candidate. Castro's husband, Manuel Zelaya, also previously served as president. The election's outcome and the allegations surrounding it underscore the challenges Latin American leaders face in balancing relations with the US and addressing issues like deportation of their citizens.