Story perspectives

U.S. Urges Manual Recount Amid Honduras Election Turmoil

12/18/2025

28 6

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Department of State urged Honduras' National Electoral Council to start a manual recount after protests delayed voting.
Conservative candidate Nasry Asfura leads center-right Salvador Nasralla by about 43,000 votes.
LIBRE party leaders claim an electoral coup and push for a manual recount.
Election officials say LIBRE protesters blocked access to offices, stalling the count before December 30.
International observers express concern but find no evidence of systemic fraud.

1 of 1

Story summary

The U.S. Department of State urged Honduras' National Electoral Council to start a manual recount after protests delayed voting.
Conservative candidate Nasry Asfura leads center-right Salvador Nasralla by about 43,000 votes.
LIBRE party leaders claim an electoral coup and push for a manual recount.
Election officials say LIBRE protesters blocked access to offices, stalling the count before December 30.
International observers express concern but find no evidence of systemic fraud.