Honduran President Xiomara Castro stated that the country's re-eligibility for the 'Millennium Challenge Corporation' program, achieved after 16 years, 'reopens doors for investment, development, and opportunities' for the Central American nation. This was reported by Agencia Noticias Argentina via Xinhua. During a session of the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council, Honduran Vice Foreign Minister Gerardo Torres reiterated that democracy is an essential condition for development. He affirmed that the executive branch will guarantee a transparent electoral process, noting that 70% of electoral material has been distributed to date, with full completion expected in the coming hours. Castro emphasized that Honduras will hold general elections this Sunday, which will be 'free, transparent, and backed by the sovereign will of the people.' She highlighted her government's commitment to democratic principles and institutionalism, recalling that a 'coup d'état' damaged the country's democracy in 2009. Her administration has worked to restore international credibility, reduce poverty and violence, and strengthen accountability. Castro also rejected accusations of potential government interference or control over state bodies, pointing out that the opposition holds a majority in Congress, the Supreme Court, and electoral entities. On November 30, over 6.5 million Hondurans are called to the polls to elect a new president, three vice-presidents, 298 mayors, 128 deputies to the National Congress, and 20 representatives to the Central American Parliament.
