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Honduras President Xiomara Castro Accuses Trump of Electoral Interference in Contested Vote
Dec 10, 2025 07:00 am CST
Honduras faces political turmoil as President Xiomara Castro alleges electoral manipulation and accuses Donald Trump of interfering in the November 30 presidential election. With Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura leading, both major contenders claim irregularities amid delayed vote counting and computer failures, raising tensions in the Central American nation.
From Honduran President to Convicted Drug Trafficker: The Rise and Fall of Juan Orlando Hernandez
Dec 03, 2025 12:29 pm CST
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez's remarkable journey from anti-drug crusader to convicted trafficker ended with a 45-year US prison sentence, only to receive an unexpected pardon from President Donald Trump. This article explores how Hernandez allegedly transformed Honduras into a "narco-state" while maintaining the facade of a US ally in the war on drugs, and examines the political and legal aftermath of his dramatic fall from power.
Trump Pardons Former Honduras President Ahead of Critical Presidential Election
Nov 30, 2025 10:34 am CST
President Trump has pardoned former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking, days before Honduras' presidential election. The controversial move comes alongside Trump's endorsement of right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura and threats to cut US support if Asfura loses to his leftist opponents in the upcoming three-way race.
Trump Endorses Nasry Asfura in Tightly Contested Honduras Presidential Election
Nov 29, 2025 05:31 pm CST
Former US President Donald Trump has officially endorsed conservative candidate Nasry "Tito" Asfura in Honduras' upcoming presidential election, citing concerns about drug trafficking and regional influence. The tightly contested race features three main candidates virtually tied in polls ahead of Sunday's vote, with international organizations monitoring the electoral process closely.