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Honduras' Asfura takes office after razor-thin election win

Nasry Asfura won by a margin of 26,000 votes amid fraud allegations, pledging to combat poverty, crime, and corruption while considering restoring ties with Taiwan.

  • Conservative politician and businessman Nasry Asfura will be sworn in as president of Honduras on Tuesday after a closely fought election.
  • Asfura pledged to fight poverty, corruption, crime, revive the economy, and restore diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which would be a setback for China.
  • Asfura campaigned on attracting investment, creating jobs, and imposing austerity, while the outgoing president expanded public spending but left high poverty and inequality.
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Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura sworn in as president of Honduras

Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras. He pledged to create jobs, crack down on crime and improve key social services like education and health care.

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Mobilized sectors questioned Asfura's legitimacy and recalled allegations of acts of corruption during his administration as mayor of the Central District.

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Trump ally Nasry Asfura sworn in as Honduras president

Conservative businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras, two months after winning elections with vocal backing from US President Donald Trump.

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Trump ally Asfura sworn in as Honduras president

Conservative businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras, two months after winning elections with vocal backing from US President Donald Trump.

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Diario La Prensa broke the news in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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