Both Parties Claim Victory In Yesterday's Honduran Presidential Election



BBC: Honduras presidential vote: Both candidates claim victory

Honduras's President Juan Orlando Hernández and opposition leader Salvador Nasralla have both declared victory in Sunday's presidential poll.

Supporters of the two candidates have been celebrating on the streets.

With 57% of votes counted, the electoral tribunal has so far given Mr Nasralla the lead.

He has just over 45% of the vote and Mr Hernández just over 40%, the tribunal's president announced in the early hours of Sunday.

Read more ....

More News On Yesterday's Presidential Election In Honduras

Leftist challenger leads in Honduras presidential vote count -- AP
In upset, TV star leads U.S. ally in Honduras presidential vote -- Reuters
Opposition candidate leading Honduras presidential poll -- The Guardian/AFP
Opposition takes early lead in Honduras election -- Aljazeera
In Honduras Election, Ex-Sportscaster Takes Lead Over President -- New York Times

Subscribe to receive free email updates: