OAS Mission’s Optimism Masks Deep Risks in Honduras’ Upcoming Elections

In a statement that might sound reassuring on the surface, Eladio Loizaga, head of the Organization of American States (OAS) Election Observation Mission, confidently predicts “peace and tranquility” for Honduras’ November 30 elections. Yet beneath this optimistic veneer lies a complex reality that America First policymakers cannot afford to overlook.The OAS mission – boasting 101 observers across Honduras – claims it will monitor voting closely. But with the country operating under a state of exception since December 2022, has the government truly created a free and fair environment? Or are these elections yet another example of elites posturing for international...