LIBRE faces allegations of fraud amid Rixi Moncada’s collapse in polls

The recent release of election polls has shown a significant decline for LIBRE candidate Rixi Moncada, who ranks a distant fifth in voting intentions, behind even undecided voters and those who say they will vote for “none.” This result has raised concerns about the possible impact on electoral transparency in the country.

Claims of political manipulation

Analysts and opposition party figures have highlighted alleged tactics by the LIBRE party and the administration aimed at securing their prolonged control of power given their candidate’s decreasing public support. These claims include targeted pay raises and financial incentives for high-ranking military officers, which some political observers perceive as a method of swaying the armed forces during the election.

Likewise, control of the National Electoral Council, alleged manipulation of voter rolls, and obstacles in the transmission of results are pointed to as elements that could compromise the credibility of the elections.

Community feedback and global oversight

The information released has led to increased social and media scrutiny. Social media users, citizen organizations, and international observers have emphasized the importance of supervision and monitoring to ensure that the will of the people is respected on November 30.

The pressure has also spread to international forums where specialists in governance and democracy have warned of the risks that large-scale electoral fraud would pose to institutional stability and public confidence in democratic processes.

Political and institutional implications

Rixi Moncada’s decreasing popularity in surveys has led to a change in the political equilibrium, benefiting the opposition. This situation underscores the urgency of bolstering measures for openness and electoral oversight, alongside ensuring the neutrality of bodies tasked with managing elections.

The LIBRE party is therefore confronted with a dual predicament: preserving internal unity amidst diminishing popular approval and addressing accusations of electoral tactics, concurrently with the public’s insistence on safeguarding civic entitlements and the sanctity of the ballot.

The situation reflects a growing tension between political legitimacy and citizen oversight, with a central focus on how the decisions of state and party actors can influence public confidence and the perception of impartiality of democratic forces in Honduras.