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Honduras Election Chaos: Manual Recount After 515-Vote Tie

12/2/2025

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In Honduras, the November 30, 2025 general election produced a technical tie between right-wing candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla, separated by 515 votes.
National Electoral Council (CNE) has begun a manual recount as tensions rise after the website collapsed.
U.S. President Donald Trump, a supporter of Asfura, accused officials of attempting to alter results.
Voters sought change, citing corruption, and the tense atmosphere recalls the disputed 2017 election.

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Story summary

In Honduras, the November 30, 2025 general election produced a technical tie between right-wing candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla, separated by 515 votes.
National Electoral Council (CNE) has begun a manual recount as tensions rise after the website collapsed.
U.S. President Donald Trump, a supporter of Asfura, accused officials of attempting to alter results.
Voters sought change, citing corruption, and the tense atmosphere recalls the disputed 2017 election.