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Honduras Elections: Fraud Allegations and U.S. Influence Loom

11/29/2025

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Honduras will hold elections amid allegations of voting fraud and U.S. intervention.
President Xiomara Castro's term ends January 27, making the election pivotal for Honduras.
The leading candidates are Rixi Moncada, Salvador Nasralla, and Nasry Asfura, with Moncada backed by Castro and Asfura endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The election could reshape Honduras' relationship with the U.S. and influence ties with China, which established relations in 2023.

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Story summary

Honduras will hold elections amid allegations of voting fraud and U.S. intervention.
President Xiomara Castro's term ends January 27, making the election pivotal for Honduras.
The leading candidates are Rixi Moncada, Salvador Nasralla, and Nasry Asfura, with Moncada backed by Castro and Asfura endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The election could reshape Honduras' relationship with the U.S. and influence ties with China, which established relations in 2023.