The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama joined a statement by several Latin American countries condemning Honduran President Xiomara Castro's decision to recount votes in the presidential elections, calling it a threat to democratic institutions. The text, disseminated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama, emphasizes that the electoral result was already validated by international observation missions and officially declared Nasry Asfura as the elected president. In a joint press release issued by Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru, and the Dominican Republic, to which Panama adhered, they expressed their 'firm rejection' of the decree signed by Honduran President Xiomara Castro, ordering a general recount of the votes in the presidential elections held last November 30. According to the signatory governments, this measure disregards the authority of the Honduran National Electoral Council and represents a serious detriment to the democratic stability of the Central American country.
Panama Condemns Honduras's Vote Recount Decision
Panama's foreign ministry backed a Latin American statement condemning Honduran President Xiomara Castro's decree for a vote recount. Neighboring countries see this measure as a threat to the country's democratic stability.
