Trump-backed Nasry Asfura loses lead in Honduras vote as rival Nasralla surges ahead
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CNBC TV18•03/12/2025
Trump-backed Nasry Asfura loses lead in Honduras vote as rival Nasralla surges ahead
- •Nasry Asfura, Trump-backed candidate, loses lead in Honduras presidential vote count.
- •Salvador Nasralla, criticized by Trump, leads with 40.1% of votes; Asfura has 39.7%.
- •Electoral authority suspended quick count, citing technical issues, and resumed updates.
- •Rixi Moncada, leftist ruling party candidate, in third place with 19.1%, plans to challenge results.
- •Both leading candidates pledge to cut diplomatic ties with China and recognize Taiwan.
Why it matters: This matters because the outcome could shift Honduras' diplomatic stance between China and Taiwan.
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