Asfura Edges Ahead in Honduras as 87% of Votes Are Counted

Overview

• With 86.76% of ballots tallied, Nasry Asfura leads Salvador Nasralla 40.24% to 39.41% after earlier swings in the partial count.
• The electoral authority twice halted public updates for system work and to input missing tally sheets, and special boards will process records with issues.
• Officials report that roughly 12% of counted votes show discrepancies that will be reviewed.
• Both candidates assert they have proof of victory, and Nasralla alleges a software change altered results and says he will seek a formal investigation.
• International scrutiny grew as President Donald Trump endorsed Asfura, warned of serious consequences if results were changed, and U.S. officials urged safeguards for the tally.