U.S. Urges Acceptance of Honduras Election Results as Nasry Asfura Declared President-Elect

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has called on all political actors in Honduras to accept the official outcome of the country’s recent presidential election, following the declaration of victory for Nasry Asfura, the conservative National Party candidate. The appeal came after Honduras’ electoral authority confirmed Asfura as the winner of the November 30 election, a process that was marked by weeks of delays, technical difficulties, and widespread allegations of electoral fraud.

In an official statement released on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of respecting the confirmed results to ensure stability in the Central American nation. He stated that the United States supports a peaceful transition of power to President-Elect Nasry Asfura and looks forward to working closely with his incoming administration. According to Rubio, future cooperation will focus on strengthening bilateral and regional security, addressing illegal immigration to the United States, and deepening economic ties between the two countries.

Nasry Asfura, a 67-year-old politician and businessman, previously served as mayor of Tegucigalpa, Honduras’ capital city. He received strong backing from President Trump in the lead-up to the election. Trump publicly endorsed Asfura on his Truth Social platform, describing him as the “only real friend of Freedom in Honduras” and encouraging Honduran voters to support him. The U.S. president also warned that American financial assistance to Honduras could be cut if Asfura failed to win the election, a move that drew criticism from opposition groups and international observers.

The election outcome has remained controversial due to claims of fraud and irregularities raised by rival parties. Adding to the political tension, Trump’s record on Honduras includes his decision to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, a member of the same National Party. Hernández had been serving a 45-year prison sentence in the United States following convictions on drug trafficking and firearms charges, despite Trump’s public stance against illegal drugs.

As Honduras prepares for a new administration, the U.S. position underscores Washington’s interest in maintaining influence in the region while prioritizing security cooperation, migration control, and economic engagement.