Honduras holds major elections on Sunday. It not only holds the presidency of the country, but also 128 seats in Congress and 20 representatives in the Central American Parliament. But these elections are taking place in a context characterized by a mixture of democratic fragility, political violence, and accusations of illicit financing.
A few months ago today, at least four murders of mayoral candidates were recorded. In the 2021 elections, 32 murders linked to political contexts were recorded, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
The election campaign has also been called into question by recent criminal investigations against the authorities of the National Electoral Council. Human Rights Watch International has warned against “excessive judicial interference” in the process and stressed the importance of monitoring missions such as those of the Organization of American States and the European Union to ensure transparency.
When votes
General elections in Honduras are scheduled for November 30, 2025.
Polling hours
JRV boards open at 07:00 AM local time. Official closing is 5:00pm. There is a possibility of extension until 6:00 pm. If all members of the JRV decide unanimously, in accordance with the instructions of the CNE. Additionally, if there are people in line at closing time, they can still vote.
Voting requirements
To vote, you must present a current National Identity Document (DNI). Before Election Day, people are suggested to check their polling places.
What will be chosen?
In these elections, Hondurans will practically renew the country’s entire political power structure. The most visible election will be the election for the presidency, the position that determines the course of executive power and focuses a large part of the public discussion. Although there are five candidates running, opinion polls indicate that only three have a real chance of winning: Rexy Moncada of the ruling party, and right-wing candidates Nasri Asfoura and Salvador Nasrallah.
The process will also determine the new integration of the National Congress, where 128 representatives will compete and will have a central role in forming the majority and in the possibility of governing over the next four years.
At the regional level, Honduras will also elect its representatives to the Central American Parliament (Parlasín): 20 seats linking national politics to the integration agenda on the isthmus. The local map will also be completely reconfigured. Voters will elect the country’s 298 mayors and their municipal teams. In all, more than 2,000 aldermen are competing, turning Election Day into an exercise that involves all levels of government, from rural communities to major cities.