As Honduras prepares for presidential elections on november 30th, the race has drawn an unusual intervention from former U.S.President Donald Trump, who has publicly endorsed conservative candidate Nasry “Tito” Asfura [[1]]. the endorsement-delivered via a lengthy social media post attacking rival candidates-highlights increasing geopolitical attention on the Central American nation, especially as concerns mount over potential post-election instability and allegations of outside interference. With over six million eligible voters, the election will determine Honduras’s leadership for the 2026-2030 term amidst a tense political climate and accusations of disinformation campaigns.
247 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed conservative candidate Nasry “Tito” Asfura in the lead-up to Honduras’s general elections, scheduled for November 30th. The endorsement comes as Hondurans prepare to choose a president for the 2026-2030 term, with over six million citizens eligible to vote. This intervention by a former U.S. leader highlights the ongoing geopolitical interest in Central America and its democratic processes.
In a post on social media, Trump attacked Rixi Moncada, a leading candidate representing the ruling party, labeling her a “communist” and dismissing Salvador Nasralla as “almost communist.”
Responses
Moncada responded by criticizing the long-standing two-party system that has characterized Honduran politics for over a century, while reaffirming her commitment to economic democratization. Nasralla called for calm and reasoned judgment in the face of political disinformation.
The Network of Intellectuals in Defense of Humanity (REDH) issued an urgent appeal for respect for Honduran sovereignty, citing recent acts of interference and what it described as “cognitive warfare operations employed by imperialism.” The organization alleges these operations are using social media to pressure and intimidate the people of Latin America.
REDH specifically condemned the support given to leaders of political parties facing investigations and judicial convictions. “Donald Trump is not only irregularly interfering in the Honduran presidential elections, but he is doing so by supporting Nasry Asfura, a spokesperson for Honduras’s National Party,” the organization stated. The National Party’s leader, Juan Orlando Hernández, is currently detained in the U.S. on drug trafficking charges.
Asfura welcomed Trump’s endorsement, pledging to defend democracy and freedom.
On Sunday, more than six million Hondurans will head to the polls to elect a president, 128 members of Congress, 20 representatives to the Central American Parliament, 298 mayors, and 2,168 council members.
Tensions
The presidential race is primarily contested between Moncada (Libre), Nasralla (Liberal Party), and Asfura (National Party).
The government of President Xiomara Castro has presented audio recordings allegedly revealing opposition politicians planning to invalidate the election results if they lose. Meanwhile, the Organization of American States (OAS) and the U.S. are closely monitoring the process, raising concerns about potential international intervention. The situation underscores growing regional tensions and the potential for instability.
By @realDonaldTrump, on Truth Social: The democracy will be put to the test in the upcoming elections in the beautiful country of Honduras, on November 30th. Will Maduro and his narco-terrorists take power in another country, like they did with Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela? The man who defends democracy and fights against Maduro is Tito Asfura, presidential candidate for the National Party. Tito was a great success as mayor in Tegucigalpa, where he brought piped water to millions of people and paved hundreds of kilometers of roads. His main opponent is Rixi Moncada, who says she has Fidel Castro as her idol. Normally, the intelligent people of Honduras would reject her and elect Tito Asfura, but the communists are trying to deceive the population by launching a third candidate, Salvador Nasralla. Nasralla is not a friend of freedom. A communist in disguise, he helped Xiomara Castro by running as her vice-presidential candidate. He won and helped Castro win. Then he resigned and now pretends to be anti-communist just to split Asfura’s votes. The people of Honduras should not be deceived again. The only true friend of Freedom in Honduras is Tito Asfura. Tito and I can work together to fight the narco-communists and bring the necessary help to the people of Honduras. I cannot work with Moncada and the communists, and Nasralla is not a reliable partner for Freedom and does not deserve trust. I hope the people of Honduras vote for Freedom and Democracy and elect Tito Asfura as President!
