Honduras' Election: New President, End Violence, Respect the Vote

European Parliament Resolution – 22 January 2026

The European Parliament says that the presidential election in Honduras on 30 November 2025 was held in a highly polarized and tense environment, with foreign interference, media intimidation and political violence. International observers, including the EU and the Organization of American States (OAS), confirmed that the results reflected the will of the people. On 24 December 2025 the National Electoral Council (CNE) declared Nasry Asfura president‑elect, but the incumbent president, Xiomara Castro, had not yet accepted the result.

Key points:

1. Respect the people’s choice – The Parliament recognises Nasry Asfura as president‑elect and urges the current administration to accept the result.
2. End violence and intimidation – It calls for an immediate stop to attacks on opposition members and electoral officials, especially after Deputy Gladys López was injured by an explosive device on 8 January 2026.
3. Recount decree is unconstitutional – The outgoing president’s order on 10 January 2026 to redo the vote bypasses constitutional rules and is condemned as an attack on democracy.
4. Peaceful transition – The official transfer of power is scheduled for 27 January 2026. All parties must cooperate, avoid inflammatory rhetoric, and protect democratic institutions, including the CNE.
5. Investigate the attack on López – A transparent, independent investigation is demanded to bring the perpetrators to justice.
6. Support from EU and OAS – The Parliament praises the work of the EU Election Observation Mission and the OAS, urging Honduras to follow their recommendations.
7. Diplomatic concerns – The EU ambassador to Honduras has not been invited to present credentials for over a year; the Parliament hopes this will change quickly under the new administration.
8. Action – The resolution is sent to the Council, the Commission, the European Parliament’s President, and to the government and parliament of Honduras.

The resolution stresses that the will of the Honduran people must be respected and that a peaceful, democratic transition is essential for the country’s stability and to address poverty, inequality and insecurity.