Honduras Faces Deadline for Election Results Amid Scrutiny Delays

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The special counting of votes in Honduras is intensifying as the deadline for the National Electoral Council (CNE) to announce the final results approaches on December 30. Following the general elections on November 30, only presidential results have been confirmed, declaring National Party candidate Nasry Asfura as president. The delay in counting is attributed to technical and administrative issues, as well as internal conflicts within the CNE. Tensions are rising, especially in the capital Tegucigalpa, where close races for mayor are causing disputes, with incumbent Jorge Aldana claiming victory despite ongoing counts. Former president Manuel Zelaya is mobilizing supporters for a peaceful protest on December 29 to demand a recount, asserting that the elections were marred by fraud.
Key Details: • CNE must present final results by December 30. • Protests are scheduled for December 29 at 4 PM at INFOP in Tegucigalpa. • Jorge Aldana claims victory in the mayoral race, demanding a recount of over 400 ballots.