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Honduras Rejects Recount Request Amid Election Controversy

1/14/2026

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Honduras electoral authorities rejected outgoing President Xiomara Castro's order to recount the November election won by Nasry Asfura, a candidate backed by Donald Trump.
The National Electoral Council called the recount request "unconstitutional and illegal" after Asfura was declared the winner on December 24, 2021, amid fraud allegations.
The US State Department warned that attempts to overturn the election could have serious consequences.
Asfura won with 40.1% of the vote, narrowly defeating Salvador Nasralla.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Asfura to discuss transnational crime and illegal immigration.

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Honduras electoral authorities rejected outgoing President Xiomara Castro's order to recount the November election won by Nasry Asfura, a candidate backed by Donald Trump.
The National Electoral Council called the recount request "unconstitutional and illegal" after Asfura was declared the winner on December 24, 2021, amid fraud allegations.
The US State Department warned that attempts to overturn the election could have serious consequences.
Asfura won with 40.1% of the vote, narrowly defeating Salvador Nasralla.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Asfura to discuss transnational crime and illegal immigration.