Honduras Restarts Vote Count as U.S. Says No Credible Fraud, Asfura Holds Narrow Edge

Overview

• With roughly 98% of ballots tallied, Nasry Asfura leads with about 40.57% to Salvador Nasralla’s 39.10%, according to the CNE.
• After several days without updates due to reporting failures, the CNE said data are being refreshed following technical actions and an external audit.
• The governing Libre party rejected the vote, demanded total annulment, and called protests, while its candidate Rixi Moncada remains in third near 19%.
• Election officials reported thousands of transmitted tally sheets appearing as zero, and a Colombian contractor hired for transmission drew blame for delays.
• The OAS urged a faster, traceable count, President Trump backed Asfura and warned against altering results, and the U.S. State Department said there is no credible evidence of fraud.