Election Uncertainty Grips Honduras Amid Allegations of Fraud

The Honduran presidential election remains in limbo as Nasry Asfura leads by a slim margin over Salvador Nasralla, with numerous fraud allegations and irregularities affecting the count. The National Electoral Council faces pressure to finalize results amid accusations of an 'electoral coup' and potential technical issues.

Honduras faces uncertainty as the presidential election results remain inconclusive, with conservative candidate Nasry Asfura leading centrist rival Salvador Nasralla by a narrow margin.

Amid allegations of fraud and election irregularities, 14.5% of tally sheets are under scrutiny, delaying the official announcement from the National Electoral Council. Observers noted potential shifts due to hundreds of thousands of votes in question.

With accusations of an 'electoral coup' and previous protest-related violence in mind, the situation between candidates and electoral authorities is tense. The U.S. is observing closely, suggesting consequences for any further disruptions.

(With inputs from agencies.)