Nasry Asfura has been officially declared the winner of the presidential election in Honduras following a high-stakes race and a weeks-long delay in the final vote count.
Representing the conservative National Party, Asfura secured the presidency with 40.3% of the total vote, narrowly edging out Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party, who finished with 39.5%. The official announcement on December 24, 2025, concludes a period of significant political uncertainty for the Central American nation.
The electoral process was marked by technical malfunctions and allegations of irregularities, which forced officials to count roughly 15% of the ballots by hand.
These complications led to repeated delays and sparked widespread protests in the capital, Tegucigalpa, as rival factions grew increasingly frustrated with the lack of results. Despite the eventual declaration, several political leaders, including members of the outgoing administration, have questioned the legality and transparency of the final tally.
International dynamics played a visible role in the election’s outcome, particularly regarding the influence of the United States. President Donald Trump had publicly endorsed Asfura, at one point suggesting that U.S. financial support might be withdrawn if the conservative candidate did not prevail. Following the confirmation of the results, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged all political parties to respect the outcome and emphasized the importance of a peaceful transition to ensure regional stability.
Domestically, the reactions have been polarized. While Asfura has expressed his readiness to govern and promised not to fail the electorate, his primary opponent, Salvador Nasralla, has refused to accept the results, citing omissions in the counting process. However, in an effort to maintain order, Nasralla advised his supporters to remain calm and avoid taking to the streets. The outgoing president, Xiomara Castro, also described the situation as a threat to the country’s democratic integrity.
Asfura is scheduled to be inaugurated on January 27, 2026.
His administration will take over a country grappling with deep political divisions and economic challenges. International observers, including the Organization of American States, are expected to monitor the transition closely as the new government prepares to address issues ranging from migration to regional security cooperation.
