Conservative candidate Nasry Asfura is leading Honduras' presidential election with 34% of votes counted, according to the country's electoral authority. The 67-year-old former mayor of Tegucigalpa, backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, is vying to succeed his party's controversial predecessor Juan Orlando Hernández, who is currently serving a U.S. prison sentence for drug trafficking. ⚖️
Asfura's National Party seeks to reclaim power after Hernández's 2014–2022 tenure ended in scandal. The winner, requiring a simple majority, will govern from 2026 to 2030—a critical period for Central America's economy and regional stability. 🌎
Young voters are closely watching the results, with many expressing hope for reduced corruption and improved job opportunities. Analysts say Asfura's Trump-linked campaign has polarized voters, while opposition candidates push for progressive reforms. 📊
