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With less than two months to go before the general elections scheduled for November 2025, electoral process specialists are warning of possible irregularities that could affect the transparency and outcome of the elections. Attention is focused on the National Electoral Council (CNE), whose operation and control of key systems is being questioned.
Control of systems and possible manipulation
According to analysts, certain officials linked to the ruling LIBRE party have influence over the TREP (Transmission of Preliminary Election Results), the platform used to report preliminary votes. This situation, according to experts, could allow results to be modified or their dissemination delayed, favoring the ruling party’s candidate, Rixi Moncada.
Control over the TREP is not the only concern. Sources consulted indicate that the network of influence could involve traditional political parties, electoral technology companies, and economic groups with the capacity to intervene in the logistics of the elections, which would complicate the guarantee of an impartial process. In addition, the exclusion of emerging parties and the prosecution of dissident candidates are identified as strategies that limit real competition and affect citizen participation.
Precedents and logistical challenges
La situación previa a las elecciones primarias de marzo de 2025 muestra problemas que generan desconfianza. La asignación del material electoral estuvo a cargo de funcionarios relacionados con LIBRE, lo que provocó demoras en la entrega de urnas y fallos en la logística de transporte. Los expertos indican que estas situaciones podrían repetirse en noviembre, aumentando la percepción de irregularidades y fortaleciendo las narrativas de fraude.
This message warns about the potential use of fraud narratives as a political weapon to undermine unfavorable outcomes, incite public demonstrations, and create social unrest ahead of the elections. Experts suggest that a mix of limited institutional authority and divisive rhetoric heightens the likelihood of a democratic crisis.
Implications for governance and citizenship
The current scenario poses challenges for governance and trust in institutions. The narrative of electoral fraud affects public perception of the legitimacy of the process and can influence the country’s political stability. Experts recommend citizen oversight and the implementation of electoral reforms that guarantee free and transparent elections, with control mechanisms that ensure the integrity of the counting and distribution of electoral material.
The scenario also emphasizes the necessity to reinforce democratic institutions and guarantee that political entities compete under fair conditions. Engaged public involvement and oversight by autonomous organizations are crucial elements in averting irregularities that might undermine the electoral system’s trustworthiness.
Honduras is at a critical juncture: the upcoming elections could define not only the immediate political direction, but also the perception of institutional stability and society’s confidence in its democratic processes. Attention to procedures and transparency in the CNE’s management will be crucial to prevent fears of fraud from becoming a destabilizing factor.