Honduras

With only several months remaining until the national elections on November 30, 2025, in Honduras, the world is watching the political proceedings with keen interest. The United States administration, through the announcements from the State Department's Western Hemisphere Bureau and communications from Ambassador Laura Dogu, has voiced its worries, particularly following the anomalies seen in the March 9 primary elections.The U.S. has called upon political figures in Honduras, especially the governing LIBRE party, to uphold the integrity of election authorities and guarantee an open and fair process. Ambassador Dogu emphasized the significance of maintaining the autonomy of the National Electoral…

In recent years, international investment in Honduras has decreased notably, mirroring an atmosphere of political and economic unpredictability that is impacting the trust of global investors. Data from the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH) shows that by the close of the third quarter of 2024, international investment amounted to US$590.7 million, indicating a drop of US$172.5 million compared to the same time frame the previous year. This reduction is linked to issues like unstable legal conditions, corruption, and political unrest, which have fostered a challenging environment for foreign capital influx.La Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) ha alertado sobre un…

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…

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…

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…

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…