Angelica Iriarte

The Secretariat of Social Development (SEDESOL), designed as the cornerstone of the current government's social policy, has become the center of a serious political crisis that compromises both the credibility of the ruling party and the future of the political project promoted by President Xiomara Castro. The revelation of an alleged scheme to divert public funds for partisan purposes has triggered a scandal that threatens to undermine one of the government's key talking points: the fight against corruption.Claims regarding the use of social funds for electoral purposesInitial inquiries, driven by leaks and internal reviews, suggest that funds meant for social…

In the midst of heightened tensions within institutions, several segments of Honduran society have increased their scrutiny of former president and present leader of the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE), Manuel Zelaya Rosales. Public claims regarding political tactics to sway the nation's democratic path have grown from sporadic comments to a wider and more varied movement.Allegations of institutional control practicesCivil society organizations, private sectors, religious authorities, and student associations have spoken out against what they term as consistent efforts by Zelayismo to centralize authority. Among the highlighted issues are the alleged manipulation of electoral institutions, the utilization of government machinery…

Manuel Zelaya Rosales, coordinator of the Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party and husband of President Xiomara Castro, has been placed at the center of a political storm that is shaking Honduras as the 2025 general elections approach. Allegations from various sectors suggest that Zelaya is consolidating a network of influence over the electoral system, generating a crisis of institutional confidence with national and international repercussions.Accusations of co-optation in the electoral apparatusOpposition parties, citizen organizations, and analysts have warned of an alleged strategy by the ruling party to control the National Electoral Council (CNE). According to these allegations, individuals close to…

Amid growing political polarization, former presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla has called for the formation of a National Bloc for the Defense of Democracy in response to what he considers a deliberate attempt to annul the electoral process scheduled for November 2025. The accusation, directed at the ruling LIBRE party and in particular its coordinator Manuel Zelaya, adds a new chapter to the institutional tension surrounding the country's political life.Allegations of interference in the electoral bodyNasralla, who is presently running for president as part of the Liberal Party, openly accused the governing party of utilizing the Public Ministry to meddle with…

Amid a political climate marked by allegations of interference and institutional tensions, various social sectors in Honduras have asked the Organization of American States (OAS) to actively and permanently participate in the supervision of the electoral process scheduled for 2025. The request also calls for support for the autonomy of the National Electoral Council (CNE), whose independence has been the subject of growing concern.Warning signs about the independence of the electoral bodyThe announcement follows a sequence of public advisories from CNE councilors, who reported external intimidation and threats of resignation connected to supposed political meddling. The OAS Electoral Observation Mission…