News|ElectionsHonduras election official says ‘disturbances’ preventing vote recountStatement comes as regional body says no evidence of fraud in November vote that Trump-backed candidate Asfura leads.

The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Honduras has reported obstacles in the recount process of the presidential election held on Thu, Nov 30, 2025. Despite claims of election integrity, disturbances in Tegucigalpa have impeded the special recount of approximately 2,800 ballots.

As of now, 99 percent of the votes have been counted. However, the CNE has identified the need for a special recount to ensure accuracy. Internal conflicts within the CNE, which is composed of representatives from three major political parties, have delayed finalizing the results.

The Organization of American States (OAS), through its mission, has not found any evidence of fraud and has urged the CNE to proceed with the recount promptly. The OAS mission, comprising 101 observers from 19 countries, noted no manipulation of electoral materials or computer systems. This aligns with observations from a European Union mission.

Both presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla and outgoing President Xiomara Castro have raised concerns about vote tampering. Despite these allegations, international monitoring bodies have largely dismissed the claims. Further controversy arose from allegations against a member of Nasry Asfura's National Party, who was reportedly involved in discussions to influence the vote.

Political tensions were exacerbated by the involvement of foreign entities and influential political figures. The US administration's endorsement of candidate Asfura and the subsequent pardon of former President Juan Orlando Hernandez have added layers of complexity to the election proceedings. Following the pardon, Honduran authorities issued a new arrest warrant for Hernandez.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.