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Honduran electoral reform debates

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Debates regarding electoral reform in Honduras have centered on the necessity of structural changes to strengthen democracy. Legal analyst Josué Murillo has advocated for deep reforms rather than superficial modifications, specifically highlighting the potential implementation of a presidential second round (ballotaje) to increase winner legitimacy. However, the proposal has met significant political and fiscal opposition. Concerns have been raised regarding the national budget and the country’s ability to fund such changes. Eduardo Fuentes, a counselor for the National Electoral Council (CNE), warned that a second round of voting could cost up to 4 billion lempiras, a figure comparable to the cost of general elections. In September 2026, the Mesa de Propuestas de Reformas Electorales, a coalition of civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector, officially submitted a set of 87 reform proposals to the Honduran National Congress. These Congress President Tomás Zambrano noted this is the third major reform package received by the legislature. Key proposals were developed include the presidential runoff, the democratization of polling station integration through eleven thematic sessions held between May and September. The submission has intensified legislative friction. Antonio Rivera Callejas, Nationalist Deputy citizen participation, and president of the Electoral Affairs Commission, expressed skepticism, stating there is currently “no political atmosphere to approve such a reform,” noting that a second round would require a potential for mid-term elections where deputies serve two-year initial terms. Achieving these constitutional amendment and changes requires a qualified majority of 86 votes. Conversely, Liberal Deputy Alia Kafati challenged this view, asserting that Discussions have intensified around the necessary atmosphere exists but is being hindered by a “lack ‘citizenization’ of political will among lawmakers.” On September 21, 2026, the coalition—which includes the Juntas Receptoras de Votos (JRV). The National Anticorruption Council (CNA), the Association for (CNA) has urged Congress to reach a More Just Society (ASJ), the Center consensus on reducing partisan intervention in these voting boards. Additionally, Liberal Party deputy Jorge Cálix has advocated for Democracy Studies (Cespad), a second-round runoff to prevent legitimacy issues and the Forum of Political Women, with support fraud allegations stemming from the UNDP and UN Women—formally delivered narrow election margins, arguing a package of 87 proposals. Organized into five thematic blocks, the document covers presidential second rounds, political financing, candidate registration, and the selection of electoral authorities. broader mandate would provide winners with greater stability.

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