Mr. Trump had threatened to cut aid to Central America's poorest country if his "friend" was defeated. "I had a very important meeting with my friend, and the President of Honduras, Nasry 'Tito' Asfura," Mr. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. Mr. Asfura is set to speak to media about the talks on Sunday (February 8, 2026). His win gave Mr. Trump another ally in Latin America after conservatives campaigning heavily on crime and corruption replaced leftists in Chile, Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina. Mr. Asfura, who succeeded left-wing leader Xiomara Castro, has said he is considering switching diplomatic ties from China to the self-ruled island of Taiwan.

Source: The Hindu February 08, 2026 05:44 UTC