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.
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.
Trump Becomes the Wild Card in Razor-Thin Honduras Election
President Trump warned that if his favored candidate didn’t win, the United States would “not be throwing good money after bad” at the country.
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.
Hondurans Fear Unrest Ahead of Election as Trump Endorses a Candidate
On Sunday, voters will choose between a left-wing presidential candidate and two conservatives, one backed by President Trump. The results are likely to be bitterly contested.