Trump-backed candidate Asfura declared new president of Honduras
GuardianDEC 2025
Trump-Backed Asfura Wins Contested Honduras Election
Was Honduras' election a stolen democratic betrayal, or a clear victory confirmed by legitimate electoral authorities?
Above: Nasry Asfura gestures as he casts his vote in Tegucigalpa on Nov. 30, 2025. Image credit: Johny Magallanes/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
Honduras just witnessed another stolen election, in which nearly 10,000 ballot boxes containing over 2 million votes remain unreviewed because electoral officials refuse to follow their own laws. Declaring a winner before completing the vote recount is a grave betrayal of the popular will and the murder of democracy, especially when the candidate who truly wanted to change Honduras was blocked for the fourth time by corrupt powers holding the nation hostage.
Right narrative
Nasry Asfura achieved a clear electoral victory confirmed by Honduras' National Electoral Council, earning immediate recognition from the United States and multiple governments. The president-elect has demonstrated commitment and faith by calling for national unity and promising to work tirelessly for Honduras without failing its people. Electoral officials deserve recognition for their professional handling of the election process.
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