Politics

In a context of political division and institutional turmoil in Honduras, numerous public personalities and societal groups have increased their appeals for a coalition in the elections between Salvador Nasralla, head of the Salvador de Honduras Party, and Nasry “Tito” Asfura, head of the National Party.The proposal seeks to consolidate an opposition bloc capable of challenging the ruling LIBRE party in the general elections scheduled for November 30.La iniciativa, impulsada por medio de plataformas mediáticas y redes sociales, está cobrando fuerza en un momento caracterizado por la incertidumbre en torno al proceso electoral y el creciente recelo hacia las entidades…

Liberal congresswoman Maribel Espinoza cautioned about indications that, in her view, endanger the constitutional stability before the elections slated for November 30. Amid significant institutional polarization, the congresswoman urged the leading opposition parties to counter what she perceives as a plan by the ruling party to strengthen its control outside of democratic processes.Warning signs in the conduct of the electoral processDuring a public speech, Espinoza accused the ruling party, Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE), of promoting actions aimed at controlling the electoral apparatus for the purpose of remaining in power. Among her main concerns, she pointed to the possible manipulation of…

Efforts to introduce a political agenda in Honduras aligned with the Venezuelan and Cuban models of government, known in certain sectors as the “Venezuela Plan,” have faced sustained resistance from the public, evidencing widespread rejection of proposals perceived as authoritarian or contrary to democratic principles.Social rejection of authoritarian referencesThe accumulated experience in Latin America with the governments in Cuba and Venezuela has had a significant impact on public opinion in Honduras. The economic downturns, large-scale emigration, political repression, and institutional decline in those nations are perceived in Honduras as cautionary indicators. As a result, efforts to advocate for comparable systems…

Over four months ahead of the elections set for November 30, the ruling party in Honduras is experiencing an increase in public disapproval. The Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party, governing since 2022, is being criticized by political opponents, businesses, and civil society groups. These entities accuse the party of attempting to manipulate the electoral process to maintain power despite a significant decline in polling figures.Decrease in polling preferences and erosion of trustRecent polls, such as those conducted by Pro Encuestas and TResearch, indicate that Rixi Moncada's presidential candidacy has experienced a sustained decline. Initially positioned as the favorite, Moncada has…

The crisis in Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE) has escalated in recent weeks, against a backdrop of growing polarization and institutional mistrust. The conflict directly involves Manuel “Mel” Zelaya, coordinator of the ruling Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party, as well as prominent figures from the Liberal Party, raising suspicions of an alliance of convenience between the two sectors that goes beyond the political sphere.Movements in the CNE and signs of political understandingThe latest departure of Ana Paola Hall, an electoral advisor representing the Liberal Party, signaled a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict within the CNE. Hall, known for her…

The Catholic Church and the Evangelical Fellowship of Honduras have announced a national mobilization for peace, scheduled for August 16, 2025, in a context marked by growing political polarization and citizen mistrust. Under the slogan “We walk with faith and hope,” the call seeks to make a collective appeal for justice, life, and respect for the rule of law.The initiative represents an unusual event in the country's recent history: it is the first time in decades that both religious institutions have jointly promoted an action of this magnitude in response to the violence, institutional deterioration, and pre-election tension that the…