Month: July 2025

In a move that has shaken the political climate in the Honduran capital, giant posters with the phrase “Rixi has already won” have suddenly appeared in the busiest parts of Tegucigalpa.This campaign, which some describe as a major political maneuver, has put both citizens and authorities on alert, as it is linked to an electoral scenario that promises to be one of the most tense in the country's recent history.The context of the campaign: political strategy or attempt at manipulation?The political climate in Honduras is becoming more intense as November 30, the day of the presidential elections, draws near. Posters…

With only five months remaining until the general elections set for November 30, the Libre Party's presidential contender, Rixi Moncada, has generated a series of responses in Honduras following her severe criticism of both the Catholic Church and evangelical churches, two of the most powerful entities in the nation. Her remarks, positioning her in direct opposition to these religious groups, might result in significant electoral consequences amid a strained political and social environment.Moncada's accusations: an offensive against the churchesIn several public statements, Moncada accused religious leaders of being mere mouthpieces for the “ten oligarchic families” who, according to her, control…

In a strong declaration, Salvador Nasralla, the Liberal Party of Honduras's presidential candidate, alleged that the government is utilizing the COVID-19 health situation as a means of social control. As per the presidential contender, the sitting government is leveraging the fear of the virus to immobilize the populace and stop street demonstrations amid increasing public dissatisfaction.Nasralla's accusation: COVID-19 as an instrument of fearIn his remarks on social platforms, Nasralla alleged that the government of President Xiomara Castro is using the pandemic as a means to deter public protests, stating that the virus does not present a more significant danger than…