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National Broadcast Announcement

Introduction to the National Broadcast

• The announcement begins with a call for all radio, television, and cable stations to connect to the national broadcast as instructed by the National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) and the National Congress.

• This is reiterated as a second call, emphasizing a commitment to always be present for the people of Honduras.

Transition to Congressional Session

• The speaker introduces Luis Rolando Redondo Guifarro, President of the National Congress, who will deliver an important message regarding legislative decree 58-2025.

Legislative Session Overview

Attendance and Quorum

• A special session was convened on January 8, 2026, with 168 congress members present from various political parties.

• Notably absent were members from the National Party and Liberal Party; however, quorum was achieved with 72 deputies present from other parties.

Investigation into Electoral Process

• A special legislative commission was formed to investigate irregularities in the general elections of 2025.

Findings on Electoral Integrity

Issues Identified in Election Process

• The preliminary results transmission system (TEP) showed significant irregularities that directly affected electoral integrity.

• Last-minute modifications allowed non-use of biometric devices, violating both electoral law and constitutional mandates.

Foreign Interference Allegations

• Claims were made about foreign interference in Honduran elections linked to U.S. President's public endorsements favoring candidate Nasri Alfurasab.

Campaign Dynamics and Voter Intimidation

Shifts in Candidate Positioning

• Despite being third in polls during most of the campaign, Nasri Alfurasab saw a sudden rise following U.S. presidential endorsements.

Intimidation Tactics Reported

• Reports indicated economic intimidation tactics aimed at voters through misleading propaganda suggesting loss of remittances if certain candidates were not elected.

Legal Concerns Regarding Electoral Procedures

Scrutiny of Electoral Actions

• The actions taken by the National Electoral Council raised legal concerns regarding their adherence to electoral laws before final declarations were made.

Implications for Future Governance

• Incomplete scrutiny processes could lead to foundational issues within future congressional formations due to improperly validated election outcomes.

Certification Discrepancies

Examination of Certification Reports

• Certification reports revealed that nearly all data had not been processed adequately prior to declaring election results at various levels.

Specific Data Processing Issues

• Presidential level: Only partial data processing confirmed (considering only up to 86.59%).

• Municipal corporations: Even lower completion rates noted at just over 90%.

Electoral Scrutiny and Legislative Authority

Overview of Electoral Process and Responsibilities

• The National Congress emphasizes its constitutional authority to conduct vote counting and declare presidential elections when the National Electoral Council fails to do so.

• It is noted that the National Electoral Council has not completed the necessary vote counts for various elected positions, including presidency, congressional deputies, and municipal corporations.

• The Congress approved decree 58-2025, asserting that sovereignty belongs to the people and that legitimate democracy is based on complete electoral processes.

Importance of Complete Vote Counting

• A valid election declaration requires a thorough and lawful vote count; partial declarations without full scrutiny are deemed insufficient by the Congress.

• The Congress mandates that the National Electoral Council must perform a comprehensive count of all voting records from polling stations across three electoral levels.

Uncounted Votes Impacting Election Legitimacy

• Specific statistics reveal significant numbers of uncounted votes: 306 at the presidential level (1.6%), 2,620 at the deputy level (13.21%), and 1,848 at municipal levels (9.65%).

• If the National Electoral Council refuses to comply with these requirements, it is stated that Congress will undertake the necessary vote counting as per constitutional provisions.

Call for Judicial Intervention

• A call is made to the Supreme Court of Justice to address legal challenges against violations by both the National Electoral Council and other judicial entities regarding uncounted votes.

• The mayor of Tegucigalpa, Jorge Aldana, also demands accountability in ensuring all votes are counted properly.