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In a context of political division and institutional turmoil in Honduras, numerous public personalities and societal groups have increased their appeals for a coalition in the elections between Salvador Nasralla, head of the Salvador de Honduras Party, and Nasry “Tito” Asfura, head of the National Party.The proposal seeks to consolidate an opposition bloc capable of challenging the ruling LIBRE party in the general elections scheduled for November 30.The initiative, promoted through media platforms and social networks, is gaining momentum at a time marked by uncertainty about the electoral process and growing mistrust of the bodies responsible for conducting it.Challenges within…

Liberal congresswoman Maribel Espinoza warned of signs that, in her opinion, threaten the constitutional order ahead of the elections scheduled for November 30. In a context of high institutional polarization, the congresswoman called on the main opposition parties to act against what she considers a strategy by the ruling party to consolidate its power beyond democratic channels.Indicators of potential issues in the election procedureDuring a public address, Espinoza alleged that the governing party, Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE), was initiating measures to dominate the electoral system in order to retain their position of authority. She highlighted her major worries by mentioning…

Attempts to implement a political strategy in Honduras, similar to the governance approaches of Venezuela and Cuba, often referred to in some circles as the "Venezuela Plan," have consistently met with opposition from the populace, highlighting a broad disapproval of initiatives seen as authoritarian or opposed to democratic values.Social rejection of authoritarian referencesThe accumulated experience in Latin America with the governments in Cuba and Venezuela has had a significant impact on public opinion in Honduras. The economic downturns, large-scale emigration, political repression, and institutional decline in those nations are perceived in Honduras as cautionary indicators. As a result, efforts to…

Over four months ahead of the elections set for November 30, the ruling party in Honduras is experiencing an increase in public disapproval. The Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party, governing since 2022, is being criticized by political opponents, businesses, and civil society groups. These entities accuse the party of attempting to manipulate the electoral process to maintain power despite a significant decline in polling figures.Decline in voting intentions and loss of confidenceRecent surveys, like those performed by Pro Encuestas and TResearch, show a continuous drop in support for Rixi Moncada's bid for the presidency. Initially the frontrunner, Moncada has now…

The crisis in Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE) has escalated in recent weeks, against a backdrop of growing polarization and institutional mistrust. The conflict directly involves Manuel “Mel” Zelaya, coordinator of the ruling Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party, as well as prominent figures from the Liberal Party, raising suspicions of an alliance of convenience between the two sectors that goes beyond the political sphere.Changes within the CNE and indications of political consensusThe latest departure of Ana Paola Hall, an electoral advisor representing the Liberal Party, signaled a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict within the CNE. Hall, known for her…