Overview
- President Xiomara Castro published a congressional decree mandating a vote-by-vote recount of the Nov. 30 elections across all levels, with Congress saying it will conduct the tally if the electoral authority declines.
- The National Electoral Council previously proclaimed Nasry 'Tito' Asfura president-elect on Dec. 24 after a narrow, delayed count.
- The U.S. State Department’s Western Hemisphere Affairs office warned of serious consequences for any illegal attempt to overturn the result and urged a peaceful transition.
- Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru and the Dominican Republic issued a joint statement rejecting the recount decree and reaffirming recognition of the CNE’s proclamation of Asfura.
- Tensions rose after an explosive attack injured opposition deputy Gladis Aurora López near Congress, while Castro restored the U.S. extradition treaty and invited President Trump to a direct dialogue as she alleged his public support for Asfura influenced the race.