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‘Real uncertainty’: What to know about the Honduran presidential election

‘Real uncertainty’: What to know about the Honduran presidential election

Summary

Voters in Honduras will participate in a general election to choose a new president on November 30. There are three main candidates, with no clear leader in the polls, while concerns about election fraud persist. Current president Xiomara Castro is not seeking re-election due to term limits.

Key Facts

  • The election in Honduras will take place on November 30.
  • Xiomara Castro, the current president, cannot run again because of term limits.
  • Three candidates are leading the race: Rixi Moncada (LIBRE Party), Nasry Asfura (National Party), and Salvador Nasralla (Liberal Party).
  • Concerns about election fraud and past political unrest are affecting the situation.
  • About 6.5 million people are eligible to vote, including around 400,000 abroad in the United States.
  • Voting is mandatory in Honduras, but there are no penalties for not voting.
  • The new president will serve a single four-year term starting January 25, 2026.
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