Honduran Deputy Injured by Explosive Outside Congress During Recount Protests

Overview

• Gladis Aurora López was hit in the head by an explosive while speaking to reporters outside the National Congress in Tegucigalpa.
• She reported severe pain, dizziness, hearing issues, and vision problems and was taken to a hospital, with party officials saying she suffered burns.
• The incident occurred as Congress convened to consider a recount following a closely fought election whose official result was released on December 24.
• The National Party alleges members of the governing Libre party threw the device, a claim that has not been independently confirmed.
• Authorities will review video of the attack as part of the investigation, and international observers cited in reports said they found no evidence of manipulation in the vote that the CNE says Nasry Asfura won 40.3% to 39.5% over Salvador Nasralla.