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Honduras’ President-Elect Asfura Visits the US Amidst Political Disputes
Honduras’ President-elect Xiomara Castro is currently visiting the United States before her inauguration on January 27, 2026. Her schedule includes meetings with high-ranking US State Department officials, including Under Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Alice M. Hooker, as well as US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Discussions focus on strengthening trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries.
This visit occurs against a backdrop of meaningful political tension in Honduras. The November 30th general election results have been contested, and outgoing President Castro has issued a decree for a recount of the votes, citing irregularities and alleged intervention by former President Trump, who previously endorsed Asfura. Neither Trump nor the US government have publicly responded to Castro’s decree. Asfura was narrowly declared the winner by the National Electoral Council (CNE) over Salvador Nasralla.
the stated goal of Asfura’s visit is to bolster the bilateral relationship and attract investment from the US,Honduras’ primary trading partner.
