Trump Warns of Maduro’s Narco-Communist Infiltration in Honduras’ Upcoming November 30 Elections and Endorses Tito Asfura as the Only Bulwark of Freedom
President Donald Trump has raised his voice to defend democracy in Honduras, warning that the presidential elections next November 30 represent a make-or-break test against the expansion of Nicolás Maduro-backed communism.
From his Truth Social platform, Trump issued a direct appeal to the Honduran people: do not allow “Maduro and his narcoterrorists” to extend their control over the Central American nation, as they have already done in Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
As mayor of Tegucigalpa between 2014 and 2022, he spearheaded key projects that benefited millions: he extended access to running water to marginalized communities and paved hundreds of kilometers of roads, reducing vulnerability to natural disasters and fostering economic growth.
His track record in the National Party, founded on conservative principles of order and freedom, makes him a natural ally for the United States in the fight against drug trafficking and illegal migration.
In stark contrast, Rixi Moncada, former Finance Minister under Xiomara Castro’s government and candidate of the Liberty and Refoundation Party (Libre), represents the continuation of a leftist agenda that Trump labels “communist.”
Moncada has publicly praised Fidel Castro as her idol, a fact that echoes Libre’s alliances with authoritarian regimes in the region. Her platform promises social reforms, but conservative critics warn that it could open the door to Venezuelan interference, worsening the immigration crisis toward the southern border of the United States.
For his part, Nasralla, a television host turned politician and candidate of the Salvador Party of Honduras, is viewed by Trump as a “borderline communist” who betrayed his principles.
In 2021, Nasralla was Castro’s running mate, helping her win before resigning and repositioning himself as an anti-communist. Now, his independent candidacy appears designed to split the anti-left vote, a ploy that, according to the former president, seeks to deceive the electorate once again.
Meanwhile, the Honduran Armed Forces have decisively strengthened security for electoral materials in the department of Cortés. On November 27, the military high command coordinated with the Military Police of Public Order (PMOP) to provide armored custody of ballot boxes and tally sheets that have already begun to be distributed to the municipalities.
Escorted trucks, permanent patrols, and intensive surveillance at storage centers aim to shield the process from any attempt at sabotage or manipulation, especially when the left has historically questioned transparency only when the results do not favor them.
At the same time, distribution is advancing in Francisco Morazán and Cortés, and the Armed Forces reiterated their unwavering commitment to orderly, secure, and transparent elections.
Trump’s intervention highlights the interconnection between Honduran and U.S. security. Under his “America First” vision, a Honduras free of narco-communists would facilitate cooperation on border security and economic development, in contrast to the divisive rhetoric of the left that has impoverished neighboring nations.
In a final call, Trump emphasizes: “Tito and I can work together to fight the narco-communists and bring the needed aid to the people of Honduras.”
Voting for Asfura is not just a local choice; it is a vote for hemispheric democracy.
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