What changed

B100087/2026

B100067/2026

European Parliament resolution on Presidential elections in Honduras, the non-recognition of the outcome by the incumbent administration and the attacks on opposition members of the National Assembly

The European Parliament,

having regard to the Preliminary Statement of the European Union’s Election Observation Mission in Honduras of 2 December 2025,

Having regard to Rule 150 of its Rules of Procedure,

having regard to the Statements by the Spokesperson of the High Representative/Vice-President on Honduras of 12 and 25 December 2025, and of 13 January 2026,

A. Whereas Honduras held general elections on 30 November 2025;

having regard to Rule 150 of its Rules of Procedure,

B. Whereas although election day in Honduras was peaceful and well organized, the electoral process was marred by institutional crises, political polarization, legal disputes, and delayed results due to procedural deadlocks;

A. whereas on 30 November 2025 despite a tense and highly polarised pre-election environment, Honduran people in large number and peacefully voted for the president and three vice presidents in a single ticket, 128 members of the National Congress, and for the 298 municipal councils;

C. Whereas members of the National Electoral Council (CNE) have faced threats and intimidation in the context of political violence and tensions surrounding the electoral process; whereas internal disputes within the CNE over changes to results-processing procedures have further weakened transparency and trust in the electoral process;

B. whereas on 24 December 2025, despite all technical difficulties and a long process, the National Electoral Council (CNE) proclaimed the victory of Nasry Asfura as president-elect and confirmed the final results for the National Congress and municipal elections;

D. Whereas the CNE on 24 December 2025 declared Nasry Asfura as winner of the election;

C. whereas a large number of national and international observers, including the European Union and the Organization of American States deployed EOMs, and have stated that the results of the presidential election reflect the will of the people and congratulated Nasry Asfura as legitimate president elect; whereas many regional governments have reaffirmed the legitimacy of the results;

E. Whereas international observers, including the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), stress transparent vote counting to respect for the Honduran people’s will; whereas the new electoral law still ignores key EU and OAS recommendations;

D. whereas on 9th January 2026 the President of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, published a decree approved by a majority in the National Congress ordering a general recount of the votes cast in the elections, under the argument that the process was marked by various irregularities; whereas the decree establishes that, if the CNE refuses to conduct the recount, the National Congress itself will assume that task, a provision considered unconstitutional and that usurps the electoral body's independence; whereas on 12th January 2026, the head of the CNE rejected any vote recount;

F. Whereas on 16 January 2026 Congress published a decree ordering full recount; whereas the EU has expressed concern over the decree and related statements and called for a peaceful and orderly transition of power in accordance with the election results;

E. whereas on 8th January 2026, amidst increasingly tense political climate, the National Party deputy Gladys Aurora Lopez, was injured after an explosive device was thrown at her back during a television interview in the National Congress; whereas any violence is incompatible with the principles of democracy;

G. Whereas Honduran lawmaker Gladis Aurora López was injured by an explosive attack at the National Congress;

Stresses its support to the electoral process in Honduras and the work of the CNE; calls on the incumbent authorities to accept the will of the Honduran people who elected Nasry Asfura as President.

H. Whereas during the presidential election campaign, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, publicly endorsed Nasry Asfura; whereas this statement was widely perceived as external political interference;

Rejects any action leading to hinder the work of electoral institutions and the respect of rule of law; calls for an end to any attempt to obstruct a peaceful constitutional transition and urges it to be accomplished in an orderly manner.

I. Whereas on December 1, 2025, President Trump formally granted the pardon to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández; whereas Hernández was sentenced to 45 years after a U.S. jury convicted him of cocaine trafficking and firearms offenses.

Strongly condemns the attack against Mrs. Lopez and any act of violence carried out against political actors and the opposition forces; urges the authorities to launch an immediate investigation to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice; stresses the need for the authorities to fully ensure the safety and to protect the integrity of all elected members.

Stresses that all branches of government and political actors must ensure the integrity and respect the result of the electoral process in accordance with the democratic will of the Honduran people;

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the VP/HR, the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly and the Government and the National Congress of Honduras.

Encourages political leaders and public officials to promote calm, reject violence, and support peaceful and orderly transition of power;

Commends the role of the international and regional Election Observation Missions, such as the EU EOM, for their impartial monitoring of the 2025 Honduran elections, recognizing their contributions to transparency, accountability, and the promotion of public confidence in the electoral process; urges the Honduran authorities to fully implement the previous and forthcoming recommendations of the EU EOM;

Calls on the new National Congress to urgently advance electoral reforms to strengthen institutions, ensure transparency, and prevent similar future crises;

Calls on the EEAS, the Member States and the EU Delegation in Honduras to keep actively monitoring of the situation in the country;

Is concerned about Donald Trump’s attempts to influence political processes across Latin America, including through military means, which undermine international laws and threaten regional stability;

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the Government and the Congress of Honduras.