Honduras' presidential election remains too close to call as conservative candidate Nasry Asfura maintains a slim advantage with 98.71% of votes counted. The National Party candidate secured 40.54% support as of Monday, narrowly outpacing challenger Salvador Nasralla's 39.15% in the November 30 contest.
Asfura, a 67-year-old former mayor of Tegucigalpa, seeks to extend his party's governance amid heightened regional scrutiny of Central American leadership. The election results come as Asian investors monitor political stability in key Latin American markets, particularly regarding infrastructure development partnerships.
Electoral authorities resumed result updates this week following technical delays, with final tallies expected before December 15. The outcome could influence Honduras' diplomatic alignment and economic cooperation with Asian nations, particularly in technology and renewable energy sectors.
