Election authorities in Honduras have resumed tallying votes from the November 30, 2025, general election after a three-day pause sparked by allegations of fraud and irregularities. The Central American nation remains on edge as the results continue to fluctuate.

Updated Election Results

As of Monday, with 89% of ballots counted, the race remains extremely tight:

• Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate, leads with 40.21%.
• Salvador Nasralla, centrist contender, follows closely with 39.5%.
• Rixi Moncada, leftist candidate from the LIBRE party, trails at 19.28%.

“After carrying out the necessary technical actions (with external auditing), the data is now being updated in the results,” said Ana Paola Hall, president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), via social media.

Allegations of Fraud and US Interference

The electoral process has been marred by fraud allegations and accusations of foreign interference. A conservative CNE member accused a LIBRE member of “intimidation,” while Nasralla criticized delays in counting, saying, “the corrupt ones are the ones holding up the counting process.”

In the lead-up to the election, US President Donald Trump publicly expressed support for Asfura, prompting backlash from opposition candidates. Trump warned that US aid could be withheld if Asfura did not win, further fueling concerns about external influence on Honduran elections.

Moncada, the LIBRE candidate, declared she would not recognize results conducted under “interference and coercion.” Nasralla also suggested that Trump’s statements may have influenced voters.

Historical Context of Electoral Tension

Honduras has a history of contested elections and political unrest, especially following the 2009 coup. Security forces have previously responded violently to protests:

• At least 16 people were killed in 2017 protests following disputed elections.
• About 30 deaths occurred in demonstrations across the country during other contested votes.

The current prolonged vote count has raised fears of similar clashes, prompting rights groups and civil society organizations to call for transparency and patience.

Next Steps

Approximately 14% of tally sheets showed inconsistencies and are being reviewed for potential challenges, according to CNE rules. Candidates are legally entitled to file complaints based on these findings.

As Honduras awaits the final outcome, the tight race between Asfura and Nasralla continues to underscore the fragile nature of democracy and the sensitivity of foreign influence in Central America.