Honduran Candidate Alleges Fraud After Trump‑Backed Opponent Declared Winner

Official Results Favor Nasry Asfura, While Salvador Nasralla Calls for Scrutiny

Honduran electoral authorities have announced that Nasry Asfura won the presidential runoff, ending a tightly contested race that captured international attention. Asfura, a former mayor backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, secured enough votes to be declared the victor.

His main rival, former television personality and political figure Salvador Nasralla, immediately rejected the outcome. Nasralla asserted that the vote count was marred by irregularities and hinted at possible fraud, though he stopped short of outlining a formal legal challenge at this stage.

Observers from the Organization of American States (OAS) and several local NGOs have called for a transparent review of the ballot‑counting process, emphasizing the need for confidence in Honduras’s democratic institutions.

Both candidates have urged their supporters to remain calm and respect the rule of law while the controversy unfolds. The next steps could involve a request for a recount or an appeal to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which will determine whether the allegations merit further investigation.