Honduras has officially declared Nasry Asfura its constitutional president following a dramatic election season that kept the nation on edge through December 2025. The National Electoral Council confirmed Asfura's victory on December 24 after weeks of technical delays and heated disputes over the November 30 vote count.
Asfura secured 40.27% of votes, narrowly defeating Liberal Party rival Salvador Nasralla (39.53%) in what analysts are calling Honduras' closest presidential race in decades. The results arrive amid lingering questions about voting system malfunctions and fraud allegations from opposition groups.
The election drew international attention after former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Asfura in November, linking American aid to the outcome. Current Honduran President Xiomara Castro slammed these remarks as "coercive interference" during a fiery December 9 address, asserting that "Hondurans alone decide our future."
With Asfura set to take office in January 2026, young voters across Latin America are watching closely to see how the new administration addresses economic challenges and diplomatic tensions. 🌎⚖️
