Overview
- The National Electoral Council declared Asfura president‑elect with 40.3% of the vote to Salvador Nasralla’s 39.5% after a partial manual review covering roughly 15% of tally sheets.
- The proclamation passed 2–1, with councilor Marlon Ochoa refusing to endorse it, denouncing an “electoral coup,” and filing a complaint with prosecutors.
- Nasralla rejected the result and demanded a full recount, while LIBRE supporters protested and congressional speaker Luis Redondo labeled the certification unlawful.
- The United States congratulated Asfura and urged parties to recognize the result, and several conservative governments issued prompt acknowledgments; the inauguration is set for January 27, 2026.
- Donald Trump publicly backed Asfura and warned of aid consequences, while OAS and EU observers reported no indications that would compromise the outcome, despite criticizing delays.