Summary
A member of Honduras's election council accused a colleague of trying to interfere with the presidential election process through intimidation. The accusation adds tension as the country waits for the final election results. As of Tuesday, two candidates are nearly tied, with about 20% of votes still uncounted.
Key Facts
- Cossette Lopez-Osorio from the National Electoral Council (CNE) accused Marlon Ochoa of trying to delay a news conference through intimidation.
- The accusation involves members of the LIBRE party and Ochoa's staff allegedly disrupting a press event.
- Two main candidates are nearly even in the race: Salvador Nasralla and Nasry "Tito" Asfura.
- Approximately 20% of the votes are still uncounted.
- The CNE panel is made up of representatives from Honduras's three main political parties.
- There have been previous accusations of malpractice and conspiracy involving CNE members.
- Controversy surrounds alleged audio recordings of Lopez-Osorio conspiring with the military.
- The head of Honduras’s military sought to conduct its own vote count, which was rejected by the CNE president.
