Honduras moves to conservatism

Another 'Trump-Like' Candidate Is Elected in Latin America 

SARAH ANDERSON  | 8:43 PM ON DECEMBER 24, 2025

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The recent presidential elections in Honduras felt like the never-ending story in recent weeks, but we can officially report that Nasry "Tito" Asfura is the winner. He's the conservative candidate who was backed by Donald Trump earlier this year. It was close. Asfura received just over 40% of the vote, while center-right candidate Salvador Nasralla got about 39.5%. The far-left socialist candidate, Rixi Moncada, who was hand-picked by the sitting president received about 19% of the vote. 

The inauguration is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2026, and, despite initial claims of fraud, current president Xiomara Castro promises there will be a peaceful transition of power. The Honduran military has also promised to honor the results. Much of this probably stems from the fact that theUnited States and Organization of American States (OAS) are watching closely. As a matter of fact, as soon a the results were confirmed today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio put out a statement congratulating Asfura and urging all parties involved to respect the results: 

The United States congratulates President-Elect Nasry Asfura of Honduras on his clear electoral victory, confirmed by Honduras’ National Electoral Council. We look forward to working with his incoming administration to advance our bilateral and regional security cooperation, end illegal immigration to the United States, and strengthen the economic ties between our two countries. The United States urges all parties to respect the confirmed results so that Honduran authorities may swiftly ensure a peaceful transition of authority to President-Elect Nasry Asfura.

Other regional allies, like Argentina's President Javier Milei, also released positive statements: 

Tito Asfura's victory is a resounding defeat for narco-socialism and a clear signal that freedom is once again prevailing in Honduras.

The Honduran people expressed themselves with courage at the ballot boxes and chose to end years of authoritarianism and decay.

From Argentina, we celebrate the triumph of freedom and reaffirm our commitment to democracy, the popular will, and the unrestricted respect for institutions in the region. VLLC!