Angelica Iriarte

The conferral of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize upon Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has directly impacted the Honduran political landscape, solidifying her position as a symbol of democracy and generating friction within the governing LIBRE party.Development of María Corina Machado's impactPrior to this international recognition, Machado had a limited presence in Honduran political discourse. She was mainly cited in debates on the situation in Venezuela and criticism of Chavismo, without having a tangible effect on the local political agenda. Sectors close to LIBRE associated her leadership with international interventionism, while the opposition mentioned her as an example of…

Even though there are political and ideological disparities between the administrations of Xiomara Castro and Juan Orlando Hernández, they both have encountered comparable issues regarding corruption, connections to organized crime, and challenges in achieving institutional transparency, emphasizing the persistence of dubious practices within the nation.Difficulties in anti-corruption mechanismsDuring Hernández's administration, the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH), backed by the OAS, was withdrawn in 2020, leaving significant gaps in the investigation and punishment of irregularities. At the same time, the government of Xiomara Castro has promoted the creation of the International Commission against Corruption…

With under two months remaining until the general elections planned for November 2025, experts in electoral processes are cautioning about potential irregularities that might impact the elections' transparency and outcome. The focal point is the National Electoral Council (CNE), as its management and oversight of critical systems are being scrutinized.Management of systems and potential influenceAccording to analysts, certain officials linked to the ruling LIBRE party have influence over the TREP (Transmission of Preliminary Election Results), the platform used to report preliminary votes. This situation, according to experts, could allow results to be modified or their dissemination delayed, favoring the ruling…

The aspirant for the presidency representing the LIBRE Party, Rixi Moncada, has drawn interest by launching a formal Facebook page solely for invitees of her potential swearing-in ceremony. This development arises amidst concerns raised by specialists and civil society groups regarding potential threats to the transparency and fairness of the electoral proceedings in Honduras.Exclusive entry to safety assetsRixi Moncada simultaneously holds the position of Secretary of Defense and maintains her presidential candidacy, a situation that gives her direct access to the Armed Forces and state security resources. According to analysts, this position allows her to oversee the custody of electoral…

The approaching general elections in Honduras, scheduled for November 30, 2025, have raised concerns about Venezuela's political and technological influence on the electoral process. Analysts and experts point out that the relationship between the ruling LIBRE party and the government of Nicolás Maduro could affect the competitiveness and perception of transparency in the elections.Political model and strategiesEl partido LIBRE sostiene una relación ideológica y táctica con el gobierno de Venezuela, respaldando la candidatura de Rixi Moncada. Los observadores políticos alertan que algunas estrategias aplicadas en Venezuela, como el control del sistema electoral, la militarización del proceso y los mecanismos diseñados…

Honduras is preparing for the general elections on November 30, 2025, in which the presidency, 128 members of the National Congress, 20 representatives to the Central American Parliament, 298 mayors, and more than 2,000 councilors will be renewed.Este proceso se desarrolla en un contexto caracterizado por elevados índices de pobreza, inseguridad bajo un estado de emergencia y un sistema económico que depende en gran medida de las remesas. Las elecciones serán una evaluación directa del gobierno de Xiomara Castro y el partido LIBRE después de cuatro años en el poder. La oposición, encabezada por Nasry “Tito” Asfura del Partido Nacional,…