Honduras' Tight Election Sparks Controversy

Close Call in Honduras' Presidential Election

In a close call, Salvador Nasralla, who came in second in Honduras' recent presidential election, is not taking his loss lightly. He is calling out the results, claiming there were issues with the voting process. The race was tight, with less than 1% of the votes separating Nasralla from the winner, Nasry Asfura.

Challenging the Results

Nasralla's team has taken their case to the Electoral Justice Tribunal (TJE), asking for a recount in several departments. They say there were problems with the votes counted for Asfura. However, they haven't shared any proof of this yet. Asfura's camp denies any wrongdoing.

TJE's Response

The TJE has given the electoral authority, CNE, two days to provide the necessary documents for the recount. This all comes at a time when people are already suspicious of the electoral process.

Nasralla's History of Disputes

Nasralla is no stranger to disputes. He also challenged the results of the 2017 election, arguing that some votes were not counted, which might have changed the outcome. Even the head of the Honduran Congress, from Nasralla's party, is not convinced by the results.

Protests and Next Steps

Supporters of Nasralla's party, Libre, have been protesting outside the CNE headquarters. Meanwhile, Asfura is set to start his term in January, which would run until 2030.

Ongoing Political Tension

This situation highlights the ongoing political tension in Honduras. It's a reminder of how important it is to have trust in the electoral system.