Honduras is facing one of the most intense pre-electoral crises in its recent history — a crisis that is deepening as election day approaches. The politically charged moment is hard to monitor, even for the most astute, regardless of whether you are following the situation closely or not. Concerns about the integrity of the electoral process are surfacing almost daily from every sector of Honduran society, as well as from international entities like the OAS and officials in the U.S. government. So, how do we understand the complexities of the situation less than 2.5 weeks from Honduran election day (November 30, 2025)? What are some of the key takeaways of the pre-electoral crisis that can ground our understanding of the national situation? Join us for a critical conversation on Thursday, November 20, at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET to hear from: Gustavo Irías, Executive Director of the Center for Democracy Studies (CESPAD), a Global Exchange partner leading a 150-person national and international electoral observation mission. Gustavo will discuss the pre-electoral crisis and share CESPAD’s work documenting and clarifying what is happening on the ground. Wendy Cruz, from the campesino organization Via Campesina, will share how she, as an organizer, understands the unfolding electoral crisis from a non-partisan, social-movement perspective. Karen Spring, Honduras-based Coordinator of the Honduras Solidarity Network (HSN). Like in 2021, she is working alongside Global Exchange and CESPAD during the November 2025 elections to assist with monitoring and observation. Karen has lived and worked in Honduras for over 15 years. Karen will help translate the stakes of this pre-electoral crisis in Honduras for an international audience seeking to understand why what happens in Honduras matters for the entire region — and how it shapes relations with other countries, particularly the United States.
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