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25-12-2025
Nasry Asfura, a conservative candidate backed by US President Donald Trump, has been declared the winner of Honduras' presidential election with 40.3% of the vote, narrowly defeating Salvador Nasralla of the centre-right Liberal Party who secured 39.5%. The election was marred by technical issues, allegations of fraud, and protests. Asfura promised to govern and not let Hondurans down, while Nasralla refused to accept the result, citing omissions, but urged his supporters to remain calm. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, called for respect for the result to ensure a peaceful transition.
Entities: Nasry Asfura, Honduras, Donald Trump, Salvador Nasralla, National Electoral Council (CNE) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-12-2025
The Honduran presidential election has been won by Nasry Asfura, a conservative candidate backed by former US President Donald Trump. Asfura won with 40.27% of the vote, narrowly beating his opponent Salvador Nasralla, who received 39.39%. The election was marked by controversy, with Nasralla alleging fraud and calling for a recount. The result is seen as a swing to the right in Latin America, following Chile's recent election of far-right politician José Antonio Kast. Asfura's victory is also a rebuke to the current leftist government in Honduras, led by President Xiomara Castro, who was elected on a promise to reduce violence and root out corruption. Trump's endorsement of Asfura was seen as a significant factor in the election, with some opponents accusing him of electoral interference.
Entities: Nasry Asfura, Honduras, Donald Trump, Salvador Nasralla, José Antonio Kast • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-12-2025
The U.S. military struck a vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person. This is part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America, with at least 29 alleged drug vessels hit since early September, resulting in 105 deaths. The military claimed the vessel was operated by a designated terrorist organization, although it did not specify which one. Critics have questioned President Trump's legal authority to carry out these strikes, with some congressional Democrats and Republicans arguing that the operations haven't been authorized by Congress. The Trump administration has justified the strikes as part of a 'non-international armed conflict' with cartels. The administration has also increased pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of collaborating with drug cartels and threatening further action against his government.
Entities: U.S. military, President Trump, Latin America, Eastern Pacific, Caribbean Sea • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-12-2025
The article reports on the outcome of the 2025 Honduras presidential election, in which Nasry Asfura, backed by former US President Donald Trump, won with 40.3% of the vote, narrowly defeating Liberal Party candidate Salvador Nasralla. The election was marred by technical issues and allegations of vote-rigging. Asfura's victory is seen as a shift in Central America's political landscape. The article highlights the polarized campaign season, Trump's endorsement, and the reactions of various stakeholders, including the US Secretary of State and the Honduran Congress President.
Entities: Nasry Asfura, Honduras, Donald Trump, Salvador Nasralla, National Party of Honduras • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-12-2025
The article reports on the outcome of Honduras' presidential election, where Nasry Asfura, a Trump-backed candidate, was declared the winner. Asfura, of the conservative National Party, received 40.27% of the vote, narrowly edging out Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party. The election was marked by controversy, with a sluggish vote count and accusations of electoral interference. Asfura's victory is seen as part of a rightward shift in Latin America, following Chile's recent election of far-right politician José Antonio Kast. The current leftist leader, Xiomara Castro, whose party finished third, had expressed concerns about Trump's involvement in the election, calling it an 'electoral coup.' Despite these concerns, international observers believe the outcome is definitive, and Castro's party is unlikely to contest it successfully.
Entities: Nasry Asfura, Honduras, Trump, Salvador Nasralla, Tegucigalpa • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
25-12-2025
The Honduran electoral council has declared Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, a right-wing candidate backed by Donald Trump, the winner of the presidential election with a margin of 28,000 votes. The announcement was made before the completion of a review of all 'inconsistent' ballots, sparking criticism from defeated candidates and the Organization of American States. Asfura secured 40.27% of the vote, while his closest rival, Salvador Nasralla, received 39.53%. Nasralla has refused to concede, alleging fraud in the counting process, and the head of the Honduran Congress has also rejected the results. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has congratulated Asfura on his victory.
Entities: Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, Honduras, Donald Trump, Salvador Nasralla, Tegucigalpa • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
