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The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, met this Monday in Washington with the elected president of Honduras, Nasry “Tito” Asfura, in a meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing shared regional priorities.
Rubio posted on his X account that it was a “pleasure to welcome the elected president of Honduras @TitoAsfura to the Department of State and congratulate him on his electoral victory.”
In the same message, he emphasized the commitment of both countries to deepen the partnership with the goal of making our hemisphere "safer and more prosperous."
In an official statement, the government of the United States detailed that during the meeting, the democratic participation of the Honduran people in the elections of November 30 was highlighted, and key topics for the region were addressed, including the promotion of stability in Venezuela, the fight against transnational crime, the strengthening of regional security, attracting new investment opportunities, and combating illegal immigration.
The importance of continuous cooperation in security matters was also emphasized, including the validity of the bilateral extradition treaty and the expansion of information exchange between the authorities of both countries, elements that were deemed essential to tackle shared challenges.
Asfura's visit to the State Department marks the first stop on his international tour as president-elect. The meeting comes just over two weeks after a phone call between the two leaders, during which Rubio had already conveyed his congratulations on the outcome of the Honduran elections.
Asfura, 67 years old, was declared the winner of the elections held on November 30 on December 24, in a voting process characterized by allegations of fraud from the government, but in which he ultimately managed to prevail by a narrow margin.
The meeting in Washington reaffirms the ties between the United States and Honduras, especially at a time when the region faces significant challenges in terms of security, economy, and governance.
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