Honduran presidential elections were fair and there is “no credible evidence” to suggest they should be overturned, a US State Department spokesperson said on Monday, as election results were awaited. Reaction: Ruling Free Party calls for ‘total cancellation’ of Honduras elections Right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura, backed by US President Donald Trump, was leading a tight presidential race with 98% of votes counted, albeit by a slim margin. The ruling Free Party called for the “complete cancellation” of the elections and popular mobilization, although it came third. “The will of the Honduran people was to reject the Free Party government,” a State Department spokesperson told AFP on condition of anonymity. “The elections were closely monitored by the OAS, the EU and national observers,” he added. The Liberal Party announced an “Extraordinary Assembly for National Dignity” on December 13 after denouncing Trump’s alleged “interference.” “We urge all parties to respect the independence of electoral institutions,” the State Department said. Asfura, a 67-year-old businessman, obtained 40.57% of the vote, against 39.10% for the right-wing candidate Salvador Nasralla, a 72-year-old television presenter and representative of the Liberal Party (PL). However, the vote count is mired in controversy after being interrupted by technical problems.
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