{"id":2524924,"date":"2025-12-25T12:30:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T17:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-backed-candidate-nasry-asfura-wins-honduras-election\/"},"modified":"2025-12-25T12:32:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T17:32:03","slug":"trump-backed-candidate-nasry-asfura-wins-honduras-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-backed-candidate-nasry-asfura-wins-honduras-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras election"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-backed-candidate-nasry-asfura-wins-honduras-election%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2524924&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Honduran <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/psaki-calls-republican-election-integrity-laws-the-worst-challenge-to-our-democracy-since-the-civil-war\/\" title=\"Psaki Calls Republican Election Integrity Laws \u2018The Worst Challenge To Our Democracy Since The Civil War\u2019\">election authorities<\/a> certified conservative National Party candidate Nasry Asfura as the winner of the Nov. 30 presidential vote after a prolonged, contested count.Asfura, a former Tegucigalpa mayor who received public backing from former U.S. President Donald Trump,took 40.27% of the vote too Liberal Party challenger Salvador Nasralla&#8217;s 39.53%. The tight margin and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ranked-choice-voting-complicates-elections-and-disenfranchises-voters-critics-say\/\" title=\"Critics argue that Ranked Choice Voting complicates elections and undermines ...r participation.\">extended tabulation process<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/inflation-wasnt-the-only-lasting-effect-from-covid-19-pandemic-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Inflation wasn\u2019t the only lasting effect from COVID-19 pandemic - Washington Examiner\">fueled public distrust<\/a> and disputes; Nasralla has alleged fraud and rejected the outcome, while asfura declared victory and pledged to govern amid deep political divisions. observers,including members of the EU mission,reported no evidence of widespread or coordinated fraud. The result sidelines the governing Liberty and Refoundation Party, whose candidate finished a distant third, and Asfura will succeed left-leaning President Xiomara Castro. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, quickly congratulated Asfura and signaled willingness to work with his incoming management on regional security, migration, and economic cooperation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump-endorsed candidate wins Honduras election after weeks of contesting votes<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2454091\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/honduras\/\">Honduran<\/a> election authorities on Wednesday certified conservative Nasry Asfura, who received backing from President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>, as the winner of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/op-eds\/3863286\/honduras-election-national-security-rixi-moncada\/\">country&rsquo;s presidential race<\/a>, concluding a drawn-out and contentious count that further tested confidence in the country&rsquo;s fragile electoral system.<\/p>\n<p>Asfura, a former mayor of Tegucigalpa and candidate of the National Party, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cne.hn\/documentos\/Cert-2025\/Certificacion-3014-2025-Declaratoria-Nivel-Presidencial-Elecciones-Generales-2025.pdf\">won 40.27% of the vote<\/a> in the Nov. 30 election, narrowly surpassing Liberal Party challenger Salvador Nasralla, who finished with 39.53%. The extended tabulation process, marked by disputes among candidates and election authorities, fueled public distrust and raised concerns about the integrity of Honduras&rsquo;s electoral system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4361845\/pope-leo-xiv-first-christmas-eve-mass-war-gaza-refugees\/\">Pope Leo delivers first Christmas Eve Mass, calls for compassion toward Palestinians and refugees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4361559\/new-south-wales-tighter-gun-restrictions-bondi-beach-attack\/\">Australian state passes tighter gun restrictions after Bondi Beach attack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4361557\/european-leaders-erupt-us-travel-ban-officials-digital-services-act\/\">European leaders erupt over US travel ban of officials involved in Digital Services Act<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Trump publicly backed Asfura in the final days of the campaign, later <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TrumpTruthOnX\/status\/1995687199883632903\">accusing Honduran officials of interfering <\/a>with the count, comments that added volatility to an already <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >tense post-election environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Asfura declared victory shortly after the results were finalized, pledging to govern the country amid deep political divisions. Nasralla rejected the outcome, alleging fraud and accusing election officials of undermining the will of voters.<\/p>\n<p>The result dealt a setback to the governing Liberty and Refoundation Party, whose candidate placed a distant third. Asfura will succeed Honduran President Xiomara Castro, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-post-editorial-board-fleeing-families-will-leave-new-york-without-a-future\/\" title=\"NY Post Editorial Board: Fleeing Families Will Leave New York Without a Future\">left-leaning leader<\/a> whose administration has faced strained relations with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\">Washington<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. officials quickly welcomed the outcome. Secretary of State <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marco-rubio\/\">Marco Rubio<\/a> congratulated Asfura and said the Trump administration <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/releases\/2025\/12\/statement-by-secretary-marco-rubio-congratulating-honduras-president-elect-asfuras-electoral-victory\/\">looked forward to working with his government<\/a> on regional security and economic cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Rubio said he looked forward to &ldquo;working with the incoming administration to strengthen bilateral and regional security cooperation, curb illegal <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/policy\/immigration\/\">immigration<\/a> to the United States, and deepen economic ties between our two countries.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3919102\/latin-america-allies-trump-support-anti-drug-operation-southern-spear\/\"><strong>LATIN AMERICAN ALLIES LEND TRUMP SUPPORT IN ANTI-DRUG OPERATIONS IN CARIBBEAN&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nasralla continued to dispute the results on Wednesday evening and had not indicated whether he would concede. Independent election observers pushed back on allegations of systemic wrongdoing.<\/p>\n<p>H&eacute;ctor Corrales, director of the Honduran research institute NODO and a member of the European Union&rsquo;s election observation mission, told the <em>New York Times<\/em> that <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/12\/24\/world\/americas\/honduras-election-results-asfura.html\">investigators had found no evidence<\/a> of widespread or coordinated fraud in the vote count.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump-backed Asfura certified Honduras winner<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2657,"featured_media":2524925,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25335743494425-1.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[69455,69454,69453,34745],"class_list":["post-2524924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-honduran-politics","tag-honduras-election","tag-nasry-asfura","tag-trump-backed-candidate"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25335743494425-1.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2524924","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2657"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2524924"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2524924\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2524928,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2524924\/revisions\/2524928"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2524925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2524924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2524924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2524924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}