A group of Latin American countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, and the Dominican Republic, issued a statement rejecting the vote recount approved by Congress and ratified by President Xiomara Castro.

The countries argue that this decision disregards the authority of the National Electoral Council and undermines the country’s democratic institutions.

Similarly, the Organization of American States (OAS) expressed its concern about the new recount that was approved by pro-government deputies without the participation of more than 70 opposition deputies.

The European Union (EU) issued a statement calling for respect for Honduran electoral institutions and the official proclamation of the election results. The EU recognizes Nasry Asfura of the National Party as the country’s president-elect and looks forward to working with him and his administration.

To date, six appeals for protection have been filed due to unconstitutionality, challenging the decree that demands a recount of the votes.

With less than two weeks until the end of President Xiomara Castro’s term, details about the transition process are still unknown.

Meanwhile, the National Party candidate, Nasry Asfura, has held important meetings in his capacity as president-elect. On January 12, he met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and also spoke with representatives of the Inter-American Development Bank.

President Xioma Castro has requested a dialogue with Donald Trump regarding the elections, which she considers tainted. The White House has not officially responded to Castro’s request for dialogue.