The president of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Honduras, Ana Paola Hall, reported this Saturday that during the final stage of the scrutiny of the general elections held on November 30, they are "facing risks" that could affect her "freedom and physical integrity." "We are moving forward with enormous efforts, overcoming challenges and facing risks that could even imply our freedom and physical integrity," Hall indicated on social media X, who on other occasions has denounced threats against her and her family, which is why she was about to resign in July. Hall also stated that "for years we have had to endure attacks that months ago reached the level of death threats against me and my daughter; we have endured rumors of false political affiliations and hateful gossip, even inventing ridiculous personal stories." She added that "despite what they do, I will not be distracted from my responsibilities and will act in the decent and honest way I always have. I am not for sale!" She also addressed the "valuable team of people at the CNE, who have been and continue to be accused without any arguments or reason." She also asked the "friends and allies of the CNE" to "pay no attention to those rumors that try to tarnish them; history will do them justice, and I will fight for that to be so." Hall made this statement today, when a special recount of votes from 2,773 ballot boxes with inconsistencies is expected to begin, with 99.40% of the votes counted, and where the presidential candidate of the conservative National Party, Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, who is supported by U.S. President Donald Trump, leads with 1,298,835 votes (40.52%).
Honduras Electoral Council Head Reports Risks to Her Freedom During Vote Count
Honduras' Electoral Council head, Ana Paola Hall, says she faces threats to her freedom and physical integrity during the vote count. She accuses officials of a disinformation campaign and vows to remain in her post.
