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Trump Backs Right-Wing Candidates in Tense Honduras Election

12/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed right-wing candidates in Honduras' tense presidential election.
Concerns about unrest echo the 2017 violence that left numerous deaths, with storefronts boarded up and supplies stocked.
Two right-wing candidates warn of a socialist takeover akin to Venezuela.
Rixi Moncada represents the Libre Party in the race.
The election's outcome could significantly affect Honduras' future stability.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed right-wing candidates in Honduras' tense presidential election.
Concerns about unrest echo the 2017 violence that left numerous deaths, with storefronts boarded up and supplies stocked.
Two right-wing candidates warn of a socialist takeover akin to Venezuela.
Rixi Moncada represents the Libre Party in the race.
The election's outcome could significantly affect Honduras' future stability.