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Opposition Lawmaker Injured Amid Tense Honduran Political Climate

1/9/2026

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Gladis Aurora Lopez, a Honduran opposition lawmaker, was injured on January 8 at the National Congress.
The National Party says Liberty and Refoundation Party (Libre) members carried out the attack, with video evidence showing Lopez's injuries.
The incident comes amid tensions after the November 30 presidential election, in which Nasry Asfura won narrowly.
Nasry Asfura is to take office on January 27, while Salvador Nasralla seeks recounts from the Electoral Justice Tribunal.

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Gladis Aurora Lopez, a Honduran opposition lawmaker, was injured on January 8 at the National Congress.
The National Party says Liberty and Refoundation Party (Libre) members carried out the attack, with video evidence showing Lopez's injuries.
The incident comes amid tensions after the November 30 presidential election, in which Nasry Asfura won narrowly.
Nasry Asfura is to take office on January 27, while Salvador Nasralla seeks recounts from the Electoral Justice Tribunal.