Honduras Faces Political Turmoil as Nasry Asfura Assumes Presidency Amid Rejection and Corruption Shadows

The transfer of power in Honduras is unfolding under a cloud of political tension and unresolved challenges that threaten both national stability and broader regional security—concerns that resonate deeply with America First priorities. Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura, the conservative leader of the Partido Nacional, will assume the presidency this week following his narrow victory in the November 30 elections. Yet his inauguration occurs without recognition from outgoing President Xiomara Castro—the nation’s first female leader and a vocal critic who represents the left-leaning Libre party. This disavowal symbolizes a fractured Honduran society still struggling to heal decades-old divisions intensified since the 2009...