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Honduras: MP Injured in Head by Explosive Device (VIDEO)

Published January 9, 2026, 06:10
Honduras: MP Injured in Head by Explosive Device (VIDEO)

Gladys Aurora Lopez, a member of parliament for the National Party (PN) in Honduras, was injured in the head by an improvised explosive device outside the Congress. The attack occurred while the MP was making statements to the press. She also suffered burns and is experiencing hearing problems. Her party accused the LIBRE faction of the attack, amid heightened political tensions in the country following the close presidential elections. PN candidate Nasri Asfura was declared the winner, but the results are being contested by his opponent, Salvador Nasralla. The electoral council confirmed Asfura's victory, and he will assume office in January 2026.