Nasry Asfura Secures Honduran Presidency Following Tight ElectionThu 25th Dec, 2025Conservative politician Nasry Asfura has been officially declared the winner of Honduras' presidential election, following a closely contested race marked by international attention and a lengthy vote count. In third place was Rixi Moncada, affiliated with the outgoing president's LIBRE party, who secured 19.19% of the vote. Background and CandidatesNasry Asfura, prior to his presidential bid, served as the mayor of Tegucigalpa, Honduras' capital, from 2014 to 2022. International Endorsements and ReactionsThe election drew significant international attention, particularly due to an endorsement from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Days before the vote, Trump publicly supported Asfura, describing him as a candidate who aligned with U.S. interests in the region.

Source: The Munich Eye December 25, 2025 18:23 UTC