Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura, Trump Ally, Winner of Presidential Election

Honduran election officials declared Nasry Asfura, a conservative former mayor, the winner of the presidential election on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, after a vote count that lasted over three weeks. Asfura, of the National Party, won by a narrow margin in a contest marked by accusations of potential interference. The election garnered attention due to an endorsement from President Trump, who stated he could work with Asfura to address regional issues. While observers have not found evidence of widespread fraud, it remains unclear if Asfura's opponent, Salvador Nasralla, will concede the election. If the results stand, it would represent a victory for Trump, who has been actively supporting right-wing leaders in Latin America.

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.