March 2025 - Page 2 of 5

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Mar

Honduras

Accusations of electoral fraud shake Honduras before the 2025 vote

As the general elections set for November 30, 2025, in Honduras draw near, the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE) is facing claims from its rivals that it plans to commit electoral fraud to stay in office. Opposition groups, such as the National Party, the Liberal Party, and the Salvadoran Party of Honduras, have raised worries about the transparency of the elections.The leaders of these parties point to growing public rejection of LIBRE, the erosion of its public image, and the unpopularity of its candidate, Rixi Moncada. In addition, they have denounced maneuvers that suggest possible fraud, such as partial control…

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Mar

By Angelica Iriarte

Honduras

Xiomara Castro seeks regional legitimacy in CELAC in the face of national rejection

The Ninth Meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), which took place in Tegucigalpa from April 8 to 9, 2025, was marked by significant political and ideological backing for the administration of Xiomara Castro and Manuel Zelaya. This comes at a time when they are confronted with increasing public disapproval, allegations of authoritarian practices, and an ongoing domestic economic crisis.The arrival of leftist or reformist figures like Gustavo Petro (Colombia), Miguel Díaz-Canel (Cuba), Luis Arce (Bolivia), Claudia Sheinbaum (Mexico), and other leaders sharing similar views conveyed a signal of regional ideological cohesion amidst a period of…

22

Mar

By Angelica Iriarte

Honduras

Electoral Fraud in Honduras? Warning Signs for 2025

The approach of the general elections in Honduras, scheduled for November 30, 2025, projects a complex and uncertain political scenario. The country is facing a significant stage, characterized by institutional tensions and growing polarization, which threaten to compromise the integrity of the democratic process.The renewal of national leadership, which should take place normally, is overshadowed by accusations of fraud, misuse of state resources, institutional weakness and fears of an authoritarian drift by the ruling party, LIBRE.Divided political landscape and lack of public confidence: crucial elementsThe country is divided between three main political forces. LIBRE, with Rixi Moncada as its official…

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Mar

By Angelica Iriarte

Honduras

Concerns about the integrity of the upcoming Honduran electoral process

With the arrival of November 2025, there is rising unease across multiple sectors about the national elections in Honduras. It appears that the LIBRE Party aims to consolidate authority over the National Electoral Council (CNE), an essential organization in managing and overseeing the electoral proceedings. At the same time, the involvement of the Armed Forces (FF. AA.) in the elections has triggered concerns, with allegations of meddling during the primary voting.The CNE, entrusted with ensuring transparent and equitable elections, is being closely watched because there is a perception that its deputy judges act according to prevailing political agendas, especially those…

21

Mar

By Angelica Iriarte

Corruption

Zelaya and Ochoa at the heart of Honduras’ latest political scandal

In Honduras, significant individuals from the ruling Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party are being publicly scrutinized, leading to a politically uncertain environment. Ex-President Manuel “Mel” Zelaya and National Electoral Council (CNE) advisor Marlon Ochoa are confronting accusations that have raised concerns about their trustworthiness and the legitimacy of the electoral procedure.This situation has triggered a series of revelations and accusations that deepen the crisis, placing the actions and decisions of these officials and their possible repercussions on the country's stability at the center of public debate.Rerouting of cars and impacts on election logisticsA forensic audit report revealed that Marlon Ochoa…

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Mar

By Angelica Iriarte

Honduras

Internal elections in Honduras: Moncada at the center of controversy

After the preliminary elections on March 9, 2025, attorney Rixi Moncada became the frontrunner for the LIBRE Party as their presidential nominee. Nevertheless, her win sparked disputes due to accusations of vote-counting irregularities, creating an atmosphere of doubt within the Honduran political scene. Both adversaries and party insiders have raised concerns regarding the legitimacy of the outcomes, arguing that the vote tallies in crucial areas were altered to suggest substantial backing for Moncada that might not mirror the actual sentiment of the party or the voters at large.The critique suggests a supposed media and organizational tactic to artificially create an…