Randall Conwel

The Libertad y Refundación (LIBRE) party, leading since 2022, is being accused once again of implementing significant structural changes without extensive consultation or clear legislative processes. This disapproval arises amidst escalating political and institutional strain, with different groups expressing concerns about the governing party's strategy to push its plans forward.Questions about the ruling party's legislative methodsSeveral representatives from the realms of politics, commerce, and social organizations have voiced worries regarding what they perceive as a tactic of legislative enforcement by the governing party. Headed by President Xiomara Castro with key individuals like Héctor Zelaya and National Congress President Luis Redondo,…

The Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT) expressed concern over what it considers to be official rhetoric that stigmatizes the country's leading businesspeople, in a context of growing tensions between the private sector and the government. The statement, issued this week, warned of the effects that this type of narrative could have on investment, employment, and economic stability in Honduras.The statement comes amid a political environment marked by recurring confrontations between economic actors and the ruling party over the role of private enterprise in national development and its relationship with the fiscal and social policies promoted by the government.Trade…

With the official declaration by the National Electoral Council (CNE), Honduras initiates an electoral process scheduled to conclude in November 2025, amidst a significantly polarized political and social environment. The general elections, where the president, representatives, and municipal leaders will be chosen, are more than just a regular democratic activity: they are poised to be a pivotal point for the nation’s institutional future. The strains surrounding the governance model, the splits within the opposition, and the increasing skepticism towards institutions have turned this election into a decisive moment for Honduran democracy.Political, business, and civil society organizations have agreed that the…

A recent poll has shaken up the Honduran political scene by showing strong public support for Salvador Nasralla. The results, compiled by a US firm, whose details remain confidential, indicate that the former presidential candidate has the highest level of voting intention ahead of the 2025 elections. This data has reignited debates about the possibility of a large opposition alliance seeking to halt the ruling party's progress.The information, released in local media, reveals that Nasralla not only leads in the polls but also clearly distances himself from other traditional actors, both from the ruling party and the opposition. This positioning…