Summary
Honduran election officials have resumed counting votes after a pause due to claims of fraud in the November 30 election. As of Monday, 89% of ballots are counted, with conservative candidate Nasry Asfura slightly leading over centrist Salvador Nasralla. Allegations of foreign interference and voting inconsistencies have raised concerns about election fairness.
Key Facts
- The Honduran election took place on November 30, but counting paused due to fraud claims.
- With 89% of votes counted, Nasry Asfura leads with 40.21%, followed closely by Salvador Nasralla at 39.5%.
- Rixi Moncada from the LIBRE party is in third place with 19.28%.
- The National Electoral Council updated results after external audits.
- Allegations involve foreign interference, including comments by President Trump supporting Asfura.
- About 14% of tally sheets had inconsistencies, prompting reviews.
- Protests and violence have occurred in past disputed elections, raising concerns of repeat unrest.
- Civil rights groups urge for transparency and patience in the election process.
