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In an environment of increasing division and lack of faith in institutions, shortly before the national elections, Gerardo Irías, the president of the Evangelical Confraternity of Honduras, released a statement targeting the political leaders of the nation, especially directed towards Manuel Zelaya Rosales, the coordinator of the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE).From his role as a representative figure of the religious sector, Irías urged political actors not to contravene “the will of God” or the democratic principles that govern national public life. The message comes amid a situation marked by allegations of electoral fraud, institutional tensions, and citizen mobilizations promoted…

The run-up to the elections in Honduras is marked by a growing climate of institutional mistrust, as allegations multiply about the alleged manipulation of opinion polls in favor of the ruling party candidate, Rixi Moncada. Various academic, civic, and political sectors point to a systematic strategy to fabricate an artificial perception of electoral advantage, using statistical instruments of dubious transparency. The controversy revolves around the polling firm Opinómetro, a company with no known track record that has been linked to figures close to the government.Statistical irregularities and methodological questionsThe proliferation of polls in favor of Moncada has raised suspicions due…

The Secretariat of Social Development (SEDESOL), designed as the cornerstone of the current government's social policy, has become the center of a serious political crisis that compromises both the credibility of the ruling party and the future of the political project promoted by President Xiomara Castro. The revelation of an alleged scheme to divert public funds for partisan purposes has triggered a scandal that threatens to undermine one of the government's key talking points: the fight against corruption.Allegations of electoral use of social fundsInitial inquiries, driven by leaks and internal reviews, suggest that funds meant for social initiatives have been…

In the midst of heightened tensions within institutions, several segments of Honduran society have increased their scrutiny of former president and present leader of the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE), Manuel Zelaya Rosales. Public claims regarding political tactics to sway the nation's democratic path have grown from sporadic comments to a wider and more varied movement.Allegations of institutional control practicesCivil society organizations, private sectors, religious authorities, and student associations have spoken out against what they term as consistent efforts by Zelayismo to centralize authority. Among the highlighted issues are the alleged manipulation of electoral institutions, the utilization of government machinery…

Manuel Zelaya Rosales, head of the Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party and spouse of President Xiomara Castro, finds himself embroiled in a political turmoil engulfing Honduras as the 2025 general elections near. Accusations from different sectors claim that Zelaya is establishing a sphere of influence within the electoral system, raising a crisis of trust in institutions with both national and international effects.Claims of manipulation in the voting systemOpposition parties, citizen organizations, and analysts have warned of an alleged strategy by the ruling party to control the National Electoral Council (CNE). According to these allegations, individuals close to Zelaya have been…

In the midst of increasing political division, ex-presidential contender Salvador Nasralla has urged the establishment of a National Bloc for the Protection of Democracy as a reaction to what he perceives as an intentional effort to invalidate the election process planned for November 2025. This allegation, aimed at the governing LIBRE party and specifically its leader Manuel Zelaya, introduces a new phase to the ongoing institutional strain in the nation's political scene.Allegations of interference in the electoral bodyNasralla, who is presently running for president as part of the Liberal Party, openly accused the governing party of utilizing the Public Ministry…

Amid a political climate marked by allegations of interference and institutional tensions, various social sectors in Honduras have asked the Organization of American States (OAS) to actively and permanently participate in the supervision of the electoral process scheduled for 2025. The request also calls for support for the autonomy of the National Electoral Council (CNE), whose independence has been the subject of growing concern.Warning signs about the independence of the electoral bodyThe statement comes after a series of public warnings by CNE councilors, who denounced external pressure and threats of resignation linked to alleged political interference. The situation has been…