Nasry Asfura Holds Narrow Early Lead In Honduras Presidential Election
With 40% of the votes tabulated thus far, Nasry Asfura is in the lead in the election for president of Honduras. His lead against Salvador Nasralla is still minor, but it is important in politics.
Asfura is the National Party’s candidate and has great support from President Trump. During a difficult national election season, his campaign focuses on conservative issues.
Rival Candidate Salvador Nasralla Remains Close Behind In Tight Contest
Salvador Nasralla, a candidate for the Liberal Party, had 39% of the preliminary vote count. Experts think the little difference means that a competitive outcome is still feasible.
Before election day, both sides got a lot of people to vote. The tight race shows that the Honduran electorate is becoming more divided.
LIBRE Party Candidate Rixi Moncada Trails Significantly In Third Position
According to the first counts, left-wing candidate Rixi Moncada got 20% of the vote. Because she is in third place, her odds of a late jump in the polls are low.
Moncada is a member of the ruling LIBRE party, which is led by President Castro. Even if crime rates have gone down, people seem to be unhappy with the government, which may have affected how they voted.
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Trump Intervenes Publicly, Supporting Asfura Before Key National Vote
Days before the election, President Trump publicly backed Asfura. He said the candidate will battle drug-dealing communists and make the government stronger.
Trump said that Asfura’s victory may mean that the US will stop giving money to the country. His comments got a lot of attention throughout the world and caused a lot of trouble in his own country.
Former President Hernandez Receives Pardon Pledge From Trump Before Election
Trump also said he will pardon former President Hernandez. Hernandez used to be the leader of the National Party, but now he is in jail for 45 years.
The announcement made an already tense campaign time much more so. Critics say that these kinds of remarks might change the outcome of elections in Honduras.
Candidates Trade Accusations As Electoral Council Warns Against Escalation
During the campaign, candidates accused each other of rigging the election. The National Electoral Council warned people about the growing antagonism.
The council told candidates not to incite violence and to follow the rules set down in the constitution. Leaders stressed how important it was to keep the country stable throughout the elections.
Security And Employment Continue Driving Voter Anxiety Across Honduras
Honduran voters are still worried about security issues. High rates of murder and crime are still big problems for the country.
Even if things have gotten a little better under President Castro, job problems still affect what voters care about. A lot of people expect that the new government will keep making the economy better.
