Hondurans are voting today, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in a closely watched presidential election. With nearly seven million eligible voters, including hundreds of thousands living abroad, the contest comes amid rising political tension and concerns over election-related violence.
Security forces have deployed more than 50,000 police and military personnel to polling stations across the country in an effort to prevent intimidation and ensure the vote proceeds peacefully. Civil society groups report dozens of campaign-linked incidents in recent weeks, underscoring the high stakes for both voters and candidates.
The race features a tight showdown between the incumbent coalition, which campaigned on social welfare expansions and anti-corruption promises, and a united opposition bloc focused on economic recovery and public safety. Recent polls show levels of support within the margin of error, setting the stage for a potential nail-biter.
Voters abroad, particularly in the United States and Spain, are casting ballots by mail for the first time in significant numbers. Diaspora participation, estimated at 200,000 ballots, could tip the balance in key regions and highlight the growing influence of Hondurans living overseas.
Preliminary results are expected late tonight, with international observers from the Organization of American States monitoring the count. A smooth transition will be critical for Honduras’s efforts to curb migration flows and strengthen ties with regional partners.
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Honduran voters head to the polls in high stakes presidential election
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