"President Trump alleged on Truth Social earlier this month Honduran officials were "trying to change" the results that indicated Asfura was ahead in the close race, without providing evidence, and warned there'd be "hell to pay" if this were the case. Nasralla continued to make fraud allegations on Wednesday evening and it was not immediately clear if he'd concede the election. Héctor Corrales, director of the Honduran research institute NODO who worked for the European Union's electoral observer mission, said he'd found no evidence of widespread or large-scale fraud, per the New York Times."
"Rubio congratulated Asfura, former mayor of Honduras' capital Tegucigalpa, in a Wednesday evening statement on his "clear electoral victory." He said he looked forward to "working with his incoming administration to advance our bilateral and regional security cooperation, end illegal immigration" to the U.S. and strengthen the economic ties between the two countries. "The United States urges all parties to respect the confirmed results so that Honduran authorities may swiftly ensure a peaceful transition of authority to President-Elect Nasry Asfura.""
Nasry Asfura received 40.27% of the vote while Salvador Nasralla received 39.39%, according to the CNE. President Trump alleged on Truth Social that Honduran officials were "trying to change" results and warned there would be "hell to pay" without providing evidence. Nasralla continued to allege fraud and had not immediately conceded. Héctor Corrales of NODO, who worked with the EU observer mission, reported no evidence of widespread or large-scale fraud. Senator Marco Rubio congratulated Asfura on a "clear electoral victory" and urged all parties to respect confirmed results to ensure a peaceful transition. Xiomara Castro previously became Honduras' first female president.
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