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Honduras Election in a Tug-of-War | Honduras News
Honduras is locked in a razor-thin election battle, with Nasry Asfura—backed by Trump—leading by just 515 votes after a rushed initial count. As the electoral body prepares for a painstaking manual recount amid deep poverty and violence, Trump’s fiery tweets accuse officials of rigging the results, demanding every vote be counted. A win for Asfura could signal a rightward shift, potentially sidelining China’s growing influence and boosting U.S. leverage. Complicating matters, Trump’s endorsement follows his mention of pardoning jailed ex-president Juan Orlando Hernández—a move that stirs…
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