Honduras congress panel questions election results amid fraud fears
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Officials of a Honduras Congress panel threatened not to validate the presidential election, citing manipulation and organized crime influence. Protests erupted as results stalled, while officials prepared to review thousands of disputed tally sheets that could alter the outcome.
Breakdown
- Congress panel threatens not to validate election results, citing fraud and interference
- Luis Redondo alleges organized crime and lack of biometrics enabled vote manipulation 14s
- Protests erupt in Tegucigalpa as vote count delays continue 43s
- Conservative Nasri Asfura leads by 40,000 votes; rival Nasraya also claims victory 1m 8s
- OAS urges transparency; officials blame tabulation company for delays 2m 2s