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Trump-Backed Asfura Sparks Fears of U.S. Control in Honduras

2/11/2026

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Nasry Asfura, the president of Honduras, was elected with backing from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The result raises concerns that Honduras could serve as a U.S. military and political outpost in Central America.
U.S. President Donald Trump supported Asfura and threatened to cut U.S. aid if the election did not favor him.
The United States has historically influenced Honduran politics, notably during the 2009 coup against Manuel Zelaya.

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Story summary

Nasry Asfura, the president of Honduras, was elected with backing from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The result raises concerns that Honduras could serve as a U.S. military and political outpost in Central America.
U.S. President Donald Trump supported Asfura and threatened to cut U.S. aid if the election did not favor him.
The United States has historically influenced Honduran politics, notably during the 2009 coup against Manuel Zelaya.