Honduran election authorities resume vote tallies amid allegations of fraud

"Election officials in Honduras have released updated voting results from the country's November 30 election, following a three-day pause in tallies amid allegations of fraud and inconsistencies. With 89 percent of ballots tallied on Monday, the conservative candidate Nasry Asfura held a slim lead of 40.21 percent over centrist contender Salvador Nasralla, who has 39.5 percent. list of 3 itemsend of list Rixi Moncada, a leftist candidate with the governing LIBRE party, is trailing in third place, with 19.28 percent."

"After carrying out the necessary technical actions (with external auditing), the data is now being updated in the results, Ana Paola Hall, president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), said in a social media post. Allegations of fraud had dominated the lead-up to the election, and statements from United States President Donald Trump-backed have likewise stirred controversy. In the final days before the election, Trump indicated that he may not be able to work with anyone but Asfura."

"The electoral body stated that about 14 percent of the tally sheets showed inconsistencies and would be reviewed. Hall added in her post that candidates must stay alert and, where applicable, file the corresponding challenges in accordance with the law. Following a coup in 2009, Honduras experienced a period of repression and disputed elections that left many sceptical about the legitimacy of the electoral process."

Honduras released updated November 30 election results after a three-day pause in counting amid allegations of fraud and inconsistencies. With 89 percent of ballots tallied, conservative Nasry Asfura held 40.21 percent and centrist Salvador Nasralla 39.5 percent, while leftist Rixi Moncada of the LIBRE party trailed with 19.28 percent. The National Electoral Council said about 14 percent of tally sheets showed inconsistencies and would be reviewed following external auditing. Candidates were instructed to monitor results and file legal challenges where appropriate. Past disputed elections and a 2009 coup, plus deadly 2017 protests, have heightened fears of unrest.

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