In Honduras, the conservative Liberal party's candidate, Salvador Nasralla, narrowed the gap against his rival in a tight vote recount from the November 30 presidential election. According to the National Electoral Council (CNE), with 99.85% of the tallies processed, the margin between the leading Nasry 'Tito' Asfura and Nasralla decreased from over 40,000 to 20,003 votes. Asfura, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, secured 40.24% (1,341,766 votes), while Nasralla received 39.64% (1,321,763). Rixi Moncada of the ruling Libre party is in third place with 19.12% (637,765 votes) and has called for the election's annulment. The special recount, which began late, is being conducted due to administrative hurdles and technical platform issues. Nasralla and Libre have alleged inconsistencies and demanded a 'vote-by-vote' count of all ballots, but the electoral council rejected this, citing legal impediments. The council stated that a nationwide recount without justification would set a dangerous precedent and force the institution to act outside the law. The completion date for the recount is not specified, though official results must be announced by December 30.
