Trump-backed conservative candidate wins Honduras' presidential election

By Eyder Peralta,

Leila Fadel

Published December 25, 2025 at 4:57 AM EST

A conservative candidate backed by President Trump won Honduras' contested presidential election.

Eyder Peralta

Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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