Summary
President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the vote counting in the Honduran presidential election, warning of serious consequences if results are altered. With 57% of votes counted, the two leading candidates, Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla, were almost tied. The head of the National Electoral Council in Honduras has urged calm and patience as the final counting continues.
Key Facts
- President Trump raised concerns about potential changes in the Honduran election results.
- As of the last update, 57% of votes were counted with a close race between Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla.
- Trump endorsed Nasry Asfura and stated there would be "hell to pay" if the results were altered.
- The National Electoral Council of Honduras, led by Ana Paola Hall, called for patience as the closest votes are checked.
- Trump emphasized the importance of counting every vote on his social media platform, Truth Social.
- Trump commented that the U.S. would not invest if the "wrong leader" is elected in Honduras.
- Hall did not confirm that the vote count had stopped, contrary to Trump's assertion.
- The timeline for the completion of the vote count remains uncertain, but updates will be provided.
