Nasry Asfura, with backing from former U.S. President Donald Trump, has taken an early lead in the Honduran presidential election, capturing 41% of the counted votes. His closest competitor, Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party, is trailing closely at 39%. As the race remains tight, concerns over electoral integrity have mounted.

The election process, marked by Trump's controversial support for Asfura and a potential pardon for former President Juan Orlando Hernandez, has fueled tensions. Hernandez, also linked to the National Party, is serving a 45-year U.S. prison sentence. The race further intensifies as Honduras grapples with whether to renew diplomatic ties with Taiwan, a potential setback for China.

The polarized electoral climate has seen allegations of voter fraud and criticism

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