Nasry Asfura Declared President of Honduras Following Narrow Election Win

In a closely watched election, Nasry Asfura, a conservative candidate, has emerged victorious in the presidential race in Honduras, according to the country’s electoral council. His win comes after a contentious vote and has garnered significant attention from international observers.

The official announcement of the results occurred more than three weeks after the election, raising concerns about potential disputes within the Central American nation. The electoral body, known as CNE, reported that Asfura secured 40.3 percent of the votes, narrowly surpassing Salvador Nasralla of the center-right Liberal Party, who obtained 39.5 percent.

Reactions and Implications

Asfura took to social media shortly after the results were made public, expressing his gratitude to the CNE and declaring, “Honduras: I am prepared to govern. I will not fail you.” His campaign received substantial backing from prominent figures, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, who actively campaigned against Nasralla and leftist candidate Rixi Moncada, the latter receiving less than 20 percent of the votes.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was among the first to congratulate Asfura, reaffirming that the United States looks forward to collaborating with the new president. He emphasized the importance of respecting the voting outcome, urging all involved parties to acknowledge the confirmed electoral results. “The people of Honduras have spoken: Nasry Asfura is Honduras’ next president,” Rubio mentioned in a social media post.

Interestingly, just days before the election, Trump granted a presidential pardon to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who had been serving a lengthy sentence in the United States for drug trafficking. Hernandez is affiliated with Asfura’s National Party, further complicating the political landscape.

More updates will follow as the story develops.