Largas filas y cánticos partidistas marcan el desarrollo de las elecciones en Honduras
En el Centro de Educación Básica Centro América Este, en Tegucigalpa, decenas de hondureños, en especial adultos mayores, hacían fila desde primera hora de la mañana a la espera de la apertura.
TL;DR
- General elections are being held in Honduras to decide between the ruling left and the right.
- Voters formed long lines at polling stations, with some elderly citizens arriving early.
- Supporters of major parties like Libre, Liberal, and National displayed campaign materials near polling centers.
- The official start of elections began at 7:00 AM local time, led by two of the three National Electoral Council (CNE) members.
- Over six million Hondurans are eligible to vote for president, vice presidents, mayors, and deputies.
- Five parties and four presidential candidates are participating, with three considered to have a chance according to polls.
- Key presidential candidates include Rixi Moncada (Libre), Salvador Nasralla (Liberal), and Nasry Asfura (National).
- The elections are considered crucial for Honduras's fragile democracy, with the campaign featuring fraud allegations and tensions.
- The head of the electoral body urged the Armed Forces to remain apolitical.