Honduras on Edge: Claims of Electoral Coup Stir International Concerns

Honduran President Xiomara Castro announces plans to denounce an electoral coup following technical failures, fraud allegations, and a security breach in the recent presidential vote. With conservative candidate Nasry Asfura maintaining a narrow lead, many votes are flagged for inconsistencies, triggering international scrutiny.

On Tuesday, Honduran President Xiomara Castro announced her intention to report an 'electoral coup' in the country's presidential election to international organizations, including the United Nations, the European Union, and the Organization of American States.

The vote, held on November 30 in the Central American nation, was peaceful. However, the vote counting process has been plagued with technical failures, allegations of fraud, and a security breach involving passwords. Conservative candidate Nasry Asfura, backed by Trump, holds a slight lead in the electoral race.

Many votes have been flagged for inconsistencies and require further review, raising concerns among international observers and amplifying scrutiny over the legitimacy of the election results.

(With inputs from agencies.)