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B100092/2026

B100089/2026

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

(2026/2571(RSP))

The European Parliament,

– havingHaving regard to Rule 150Rules (5)150(5) of its RulesRule of Procedure,

A. whereas conservative National Party candidate Nasry Asfura won the presidential elections of 30 November 2025 with 40,3 % of the vote, edging out Salvador Nasralla of the centre-right Liberal Party, who got 39,5 %; whereas the leftist ruling Liberty and Refoundation Party (Libre) candidate Rixi Moncada trailed in a distant third place with 19 %;

Whereas general elections were held in Honduras on 30 November 2025 in a context of high political polarisation, institutional fragility, and media intimidation;

B. whereas on 10 January 2026, ruling Honduran President Xiomara Castro issued a decree, dismissing the election results and demanding a total recount;

Whereas the EU EOM observed that election day was peaceful and well organised, with voting assessed as good or very good in 97 % of polling stations observed, fundamental freedoms generally respected, and the secrecy of the vote ensured;

C. whereas on 8 January 2026, Honduran opposition lawmaker Gladis Aurora Lopez was injured after an explosive device was thrown near her at the National Congress; whereas the National Party alleged the device was thrown by members of the Libre Party;

Whereas the pre- and post-electoral environment was affected by widespread disinformation, conspiracy theories alleging electoral fraud, gender-based and defamatory attacks, including against women in politics, often amplified through AI-generated content;

D. whereas in October 2023, Libre mobilised its ‘colectivos’ to storm the National Congress in order to impose a false attorney-general, committing acts of violence;

Whereas the incumbent administration has refused to recognise the victory of presidential candidate Nasry Asfura, despite the joint announcement of preliminary results by the CNE in accordance with the law; whereas outgoing President issued a decree ordering a recount of votes, despite the lack of constitutional competence to do so;

E. whereas Transparency International ranks Honduras among the world’s most corrupt countries, with public sector corruption impacting essential services like security, health and education and contributing to instability, violence and poverty;

Whereas the National Electoral Council (CNE) publicly stated that such a decree is unconstitutional and reaffirmed that electoral disputes must be resolved exclusively through the legally established electoral justice mechanisms;

F. whereas Honduras’ narco-dynamics involve powerful drug trafficking organisations using the country as a major transit point for cocaine from South America to the US; whereas all the important institutions of governance in Honduras are involved in the drug trade;

Whereas internal conflicts among TJE magistrates, intentional absences and the instrumentalisation of the Public Prosecutor’s Office severely hampered the tribunal’s capacity to function effectively during the post-election phase;

G. whereas Honduras has an expanding presence and diversification of drug trafficking groups activities and that it is also slowly becoming a cocaine producer;

Whereas members of the National Assembly have been subjected to intimidation, harassment and attacks, raising serious concerns regarding political pluralism, parliamentary immunity and personal security;

1. Considers that the results of the presidential elections reflect the will of the people of Honduras;

Whereas Honduras continues to face deep structural challenges, including high levels of poverty, extreme income inequality, insecurity and institutional fragility, requiring broad democratic cooperation;

2. Considers acts of violence against elected office holders as an assault on democratic institutions and democracy itself;

1. Acknowledges the Honduran people’s peaceful and civic participation in the elections and recognises the victory of Nasry Asfura;

3. Welcomes the decision of President Xiomara Castro to start the transfer of power to Nasry Asfura;

2. Calls on the incumbent administration to recognise the announced electoral outcome and stresses that respect for the popular vote is a cornerstone of democratic legitimacy; urges to address any disputes through the Electoral Justice Tribunal;

4. Encourages the new administration to step up its fight against drug traffickers, borrowing policy measures from El Salvador such as targeted territorial control, focusing on key trafficking corridors, public prosecutions of corrupt officials, asset seizures tied to politicians and business elites and a high-level extradition policy;

3. Condemns all acts of intimidation, harassment and violence against elected members;

5. Notes that Nasry Asfura ran on a free market election platform with a focus on foreign investment for economic development, national security, the health sector and education; Encourages the new administration to simplify regulations and administrative processes, foster a more conducive business climate, and also invest in education and vocational training;

4. Urges all political actors to refrain from inflammatory rhetoric, disinformation, gender-based attacks, and actions that could increase political polarisation or provoke unrest;

6. Notes that Honduras and the US intend to launch negotiations on a bilateral Agreement on Reciprocal Trade;

5. Calls on third countries and international actors to respect Honduras’s democratic process and to avoid interferences that could exacerbate internal divisions;

7. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the European External Action Service, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the National Congress, government and president of Honduras, and the Organisation of American States.

6. Calls on Honduran authorities to guarantee the independence and proper functioning of the CNE, TJE, judiciary and Public Prosecutor’s Office, and to prevent their political instrumentalization;

7. Demands full respect for freedom of expression, media freedom and the safety of journalists, observers and human rights defenders;

8. Encourages the implementation of the forthcoming EU EOM recommendations and meaningful electoral and institutional reforms;

9. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Honduran authorities, the EEAS, the Commission, the EU EOM, the OAS and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.