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Trump casts long shadow over Honduran politics ahead of vote

France 24 · Recent
France 24
France 24
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U.S. President Donald Trump made a major intervention into Honduran politics days before the Central American nation votes, pardoning a convicted ex-leader and threatening to cut U.S. support if his preferred candidate loses.

Breakdown
  • Honduras faces a tight election with three main candidates. 6s
  • Trump endorses conservative candidate Nasri Esfora. 26s
  • Some Hondurans welcome possible U.S. investment with Esfora's win. 37s
  • Others reject Trump's influence, stressing independent voting. 54s
  • Trump plans to pardon ex-president Hernandez, convicted in 2024. 1m 15s