Honduras Presidential Election Still Unresolved. Opposition Candidate Has A Lead Of Five Percent

Reuters: Honduran election unresolved, with television star poised to win

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - The result of Honduras’ presidential election was still in limbo early on Tuesday, even after initial results suggested a flamboyant TV host was on course for a surprise victory over the U.S.-friendly incumbent, Juan Orlando Hernandez.

One of the poorest nations in the Americas, Honduras has been blighted by years of gang violence, giving it one of the world’s highest murder rates. However, Hernandez made inroads in tackling the problem and was expected to win before the vote.

With about 70 percent of ballots counted, TV entertainer Salvador Nasralla was leading by a margin of five points, election official Marcos Ramiro Lobo told Reuters on Monday afternoon, by which time results updates had ground to a halt.

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WNU Editor: It looks like Honduras is going to end up with a new President when the votes are finally counted.

More News On Honduras's Election

Honduras in limbo as votes for president are counted -- BBC
TV star takes lead in Honduras election -- Euronews
Salvador Nasralla Set to Beat Incumbent Juan Orlando Hernandez in Honduran Presidential Polls -- The Wire
Honduran Ruling Party Calls on Supporters to Fight for Presidency in Streets -- Latin American Herald Tribune