Month: July 2025

At the beginning of the electoral period leading to the general elections of 2025, the Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party has implemented a strategy that has sparked inquiries within different political and social sectors in Honduras. Claims of premature manipulation and the release of polls lacking methodological backing have been recognized as essential elements of a plan intended to strengthen its party supporters and shape the electoral environment.Unfounded claims and influence on the election commissionFrom various party quarters, including its presidential candidate Rixi Moncada, LIBRE has maintained that there is an alleged plan to rig the elections led by the…

A little over four months before the general elections on November 30, Honduras is undergoing an institutional crisis marked by the concentration of power, tensions between state powers, and a growing climate of public mistrust. At the center of this situation is Manuel “Mel” Zelaya Rosales, former president and current general coordinator of the Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party, identified by various sectors as the main political strategist of the ruling party and a key figure in shaping the pre-election scenario.Political control and institutional apparatusSince his return to political life after the 2009 coup, Zelaya has built a power structure…

A little over a year before the general elections scheduled for November 30, 2025, Honduras faces a serious warning about the stability of its democratic system. Political analysts have pointed to signs of a “flagrant and gross conspiracy” that threatens the functioning of the National Electoral Council (CNE) and, therefore, the transparency of the ongoing electoral process.Allegations of institutional obstruction in the electoral bodyAnalyst, businessman, and former congressman Olban Valladares has associated the CNE's inactivity with intentional actions by insiders and outsiders aiming to disrupt the democratic process. In his view, conflicts among the permanent members of the electoral body…

With less than five months to go before the general elections in Honduras, the participation of the Armed Forces (FF. AA.) in the electoral process continues to be a matter of debate. Their constitutional role is to guarantee the security, custody, and transport of electoral material, as well as the protection of polling stations, but this role is facing growing questions, fueled by recent rulings and a context of institutional mistrust.Institutional statements and official commitmentsSenior army commanders have publicly reaffirmed their adherence to the constitutional principles of neutrality and support for democracy. General Roosevelt Hernández, representing the military leadership, reiterated…

In the lead-up to the 2025 national elections, the incumbent Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party is under intense scrutiny from political, business, and societal stakeholders who charge it with advancing measures that jeopardize the fairness and credibility of the election process. The claims include hindrances to crucial institutions and efforts to gain governing influence over the electoral entity.Questions about LIBRE's role in the National Electoral CouncilOne key point of contention has been the halt in the contracting process for the Preliminary Election Results Transmission System (TREP), a crucial tool for ensuring transparency during the vote tallying. On July 7, demonstrators…

As the Honduran elections approach, Rixi Moncada, the presidential contender representing the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE), has become entangled in multiple controversies concerning the administration of government assets and corruption allegations. These claims, spanning from domestic legal proceedings to international litigations, contribute to a political environment characterized by division and a lack of public confidence in institutions.Accusations of mismanagement of social fundsOne primary accusation directed at Moncada concerns the utilization of resources designated for the Secretariat of Social Development (SEDESOL), particularly within the Copán region. Recent claims suggest that public funding has been directed towards organizations associated with the…