Honduran Liberal Party faces internal split over ENEE privatization vote

Presidential designate María Antonieta Mejía argued that the Liberal Party should remain a constructive opposition and not share responsibility for the government's agenda, sparking sharp responses from Liberal deputies. Deputy Ricardo Elencoff suggested a more marked opposition stance, while other legislators warned that the party’s votes could be crucial for major bills such as the electric‑sector law.

Former deputy Jari Dixon Herrera added that liberal lawmakers are "written in stone" to support the government's proposal to privatise the state electricity company ENEE. The energy reform project, backed by the National Party and some private and international actors, has provoked public resistance, with critics insisting ENEE must stay a public utility. Analysts say a political agreement could soon allow the liberal bloc to vote in favour of the privatization plan, potentially shaping Honduras' energy future.