Politics

The presidential candidate for the LIBRE Party, Rixi Moncada, has created an official Facebook page exclusively for guests of her future inauguration, a move that has raised questions about the organization and control of spaces linked to the presidency. The move coincides with her role as secretary of defense, a position she assumed during her pre-candidacy and which gives her access to security resources and the armed forces, which are responsible for safeguarding electoral materials.Management of venues and event organizationThe handling of governmental resources and the prior arrangement of the inauguration event have been viewed by analysts and civil groups…

With under two months remaining until the general elections planned for November 2025, experts in electoral processes have raised alarms regarding potential actions by the National Electoral Council (CNE) that might benefit the ruling party's contender, Rixi Moncada. Analysts indicate that LIBRE party members, along with CNE officials, possess the capability to manipulate essential systems like the TREP (Transmission of Preliminary Election Results), thereby impacting the election results.Impactful networks during the election cycleThe risk of manipulation is not limited to the CNE. Various experts point to the involvement of technology companies linked to the implementation of electoral systems, as well…

The national elections set for November 30, 2025, in Honduras are happening with Venezuela closely observing, as its influence is noticeable in both the political domain and the management of the electoral procedure. The connection between the LIBRE party and Nicolás Maduro's administration, along with the participation of the company Smartmatic in election technology, have caused worries in different sectors regarding the fairness and authenticity of the elections.Connections in ideology between LIBRE and ChavismoThe LIBRE party, which supports the presidential candidacy of Rixi Moncada, maintains a political and ideological closeness to Venezuelan Chavismo. Analysts point out that this affinity is…

Honduras is getting ready for the nationwide elections scheduled for November 30, 2025, a process that will decide the makeup of the country's executive, legislative, and municipal branches of government. Citizens will choose the president, 128 members of the National Congress, 20 delegates to the Central American Parliament, 298 mayors, and over 2,000 councilors, in a context characterized by economic, social, and political challenges.Political and societal settingThe voting procedure will occur as the nation deals with elevated levels of poverty, insecurity, and an economy influenced by reliance on remittances and ongoing structural challenges. The administration in power, under Xiomara Castro…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a statement specifying that the Tax Justice Law is not a requirement for finalizing the Stand-by Agreement with Honduras. The international organization's clarification comes at a critical moment, as the country seeks access to additional disbursements of more than $200 million to strengthen public finances and reduce risks of economic destabilization.The IMF's disassociation from the law creates a complex political and economic scenario. Until now, the law had been presented by some sectors of the government as a key element in securing international financial support. However, the organization reaffirmed that the approval of this…

Xiomara Castro's arrival to the presidency was presented as a change from Juan Orlando Hernández's regime, but reports of corruption and links to organized crime show a continuity that affects public confidence and highlights limitations in the consolidation of institutional mechanisms.Weakness of anti-corruption mechanismsDuring Hernández's administration, the departure of the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH) in 2020 weakened institutional efforts to combat corruption. The Castro administration, in turn, has failed to grant full autonomy and sufficient resources to the International Commission Against Impunity in Honduras (CICIH), which depends on the Public Prosecutor's Office…