After officials called the presidential race for Nasry Asfura, his rival, Salvador Nasralla, disputed the result and expressed ire over the U.S. role.
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Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura, Trump Ally, Winner of Presidential Election
Nasry Asfura was endorsed by President Trump in a contentious election. His opponent, Salvador Nasralla, said he would not accept the results.
Honduras Issues Warrant for Juan Orlando Hernández
The attorney general said he had asked Interpol to detain Juan Orlando Hernández, who was freed from a U.S. prison last week.
In Honduras, Some Voters Were Swayed by Trump, Others Angered
President Trump backed Nasry Asfura days before the Nov. 30 election and denounced his opponents. In a close race, that has potentially tipped the scales.
Trump Alleges Fraud, Without Evidence, in Honduras Election
Honduras was on edge after tallies showed two candidates separated by about 500 votes. Then President Trump claimed that officials were rigging results.
College Student Is Deported During Trip Home for Thanksgiving
Any Lucia López Belloza, 19, was detained by immigration agents at the Boston airport before a flight to surprise her family in Texas for Thanksgiving. She is now in Honduras.
Trump-Endorsed Candidate and Sportscaster Lead Honduran Presidential Race
Electoral authorities said partial results showed the two conservative candidates were virtually tied — and far ahead of the governing left-wing party.
The Ex-President Whom Trump Plans to Pardon Flooded America With Cocaine
Juan Orlando Hernández, whom Mr. Trump called a victim of persecution, helped orchestrate a decades-long trafficking conspiracy. It ravaged his Central American country.
The Ex-President Whom Trump Plans to Pardon Flooded America With Cocaine
Juan Orlando Hernández, whom Mr. Trump called a victim of persecution, helped orchestrate a decades-long trafficking conspiracy. It ravaged his Central American country.
Latin American Leaders Face Both Trump and Voters Deported by the U.S.
The upcoming election in Honduras shows how politicians must balance cooperation with the Trump administration with their obligation to undocumented citizens in the United States who may be deported.