Democracy wins in Honduras
The people of Honduras have spoken and declared that they want a prosperous future for themselves and their nation. I commend and congratulate the Honduran people and the Supreme Electoral Tribunal for carrying out a peaceful and transparent election without major incidents.
This election was overseen by a record number of observers in Honduras’ history, made up of more than 15,000 domestic observers and 700 international observers. We must accept the results and support the electoral process, which represented more than 60 percent of voter turnout, the highest in over a decade. Voters freely chose Juan Orlando Hernandez as their new leader.… Seguir leyendo »