Honduras faces growing unrest as election fraud allegations spread

As the general elections scheduled for November 30, 2025, in Honduras draw near, the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE) is under scrutiny by opponents who allege it is planning electoral manipulation to stay in control. Political groups such as the National Party, the Liberal Party, and the Salvadoran Party of Honduras have raised issues about the fairness of the electoral proceedings.

The leaders of these parties point to growing public rejection of LIBRE, the erosion of its public image, and the unpopularity of its candidate, Rixi Moncada. In addition, they have denounced maneuvers that suggest possible fraud, such as partial control of the National Electoral Council (CNE), vote rigging in the March primary elections, selective purges of the armed forces, and threats against critical media outlets. The use of massive state propaganda campaigns and the use of subsidies and public resources to co-opt voters in vulnerable areas have also been mentioned.

Allegations of fraud and fears of the opposition

The claims made by the opposition consist of charges related to tampering with election outcomes, judicial intimidation or harassment of competing candidates and CNE officials, the militarization of the voting process, and limitations on media freedom along with extensive digital censorship before the elections. There is also concern about the potential for the government to announce a state of emergency to preempt possible public demonstrations, as well as the possibility of dismissing the election outcomes, voiding key polling sites, or halting the electoral process citing issues of public order or national security.

Calls for assurances and global monitoring

Given this scenario, opposition parties have requested the active and early presence of observers from the OAS, the EU, and other multilateral organizations, an external audit of the electoral computer system, and public commitments from the CNE to guarantee transparency, fairness, and accountability. They have also called for peaceful citizen mobilization to defend the vote and monitor the process from the grassroots level.

Allegations of possible fraud have heightened political tensions and jeopardized the country’s democratic stability. Citizens view with suspicion a process in which the electoral arbiter is perceived as biased and where the ruling party seems more focused on retaining power than on submitting to the will of the people. There is concern that Honduras faces a post-election crisis, with consequences for governance, the economy, and social peace.