The presidential election in Honduras has entered a tense and uncertain phase after authorities reportedly stopped the vote count at around 47 percent. The situation drew swift reaction from US President Donald Trump, who took to Social Truth to demand full transparency and the counting of every ballot. Trump’s statements amplified international attention on an already volatile political process.
Trump’s Strong Response
President Trump voiced alarm over reports that Honduran officials had stopped counting the votes.
“It appears the counting has stopped. It is very important that the commission finishes the vote count. Hundreds of thousands of Hondurans must have their votes counted. Democracy must prevail!” he wrote.
Trump added a sharp warning: “It looks like Honduras is trying to change the results of the presidential election. If they do, the price will be very high.”
A Razor-Thin Margin
According to the Honduran National Electoral Council (CNE), only 47 percent of ballots have been counted so far. Conservative candidate Nasry Asfura currently leads former TV host Salvador Nasralla by just 515 votes, deepening tensions surrounding the race.
‘Technical Tie’ Statement
CNE President Ana Paola Hall described the situation as a “technical tie,” a remark that further highlighted the uncertainty and added pressure on election officials to resume and complete the count.
Trump Previously Endorsed Asfura
Trump’s criticism comes shortly after he publicly endorsed Asfura and even suggested he would pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez. His latest remarks are viewed as an attempt to influence the transparency of the process.
Millions Went to the Polls
More than 6 million Hondurans cast their ballots to elect not only the next president but also vice presidents, 128 members of the national parliament, 20 Central American Parliament representatives, and 298 mayors.
The candidate who secures the most votes will assume office on January 27, 2026, succeeding current President Xiomara Castro.
