In a move that has shaken the political climate in the Honduran capital, giant posters with the phrase “Rixi has already won” have suddenly appeared in the busiest parts of Tegucigalpa.
This initiative, which is seen by some as a significant political tactic, has heightened awareness among both the public and officials, as it is associated with an election setting that is anticipated to be among the most intense in the nation’s recent past.
The backdrop of the campaign: political strategy or an effort to influence?
The electoral scene in Honduras is heating up as November 30, the date of the presidential elections, approaches. The appearance of posters with the phrase “Rixi ya ganó” in different parts of the city does not appear to be an isolated action. Sources close to the opposition claim that this move is part of a strategy orchestrated by the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE) to create a climate of uncertainty and anxiety among voters and pave the way for possible allegations of fraud if the results do not favor their candidate, Rixi Moncada.
The operation appears to have been carried out by anonymous brigades, who, using unlicensed motorcycles, distributed thousands of banners in the busiest areas of the capital. In addition to the implicit message of “inevitable victory” they seek to convey, a sense of alert has also been generated. According to some critics, the strategy aims to create an environment conducive to mass mobilization and protest in the event of a defeat at the polls.
Reactions from the opposition and warnings from analysts
The political atmosphere in Honduras is characterized by profound mistrust of electoral entities. Despite opposition leaders urging tranquility and respect for the certified outcomes, they still highlight increasing unease over what they view as an effort to alter the electoral procedure. Political commentators have noted that this propaganda initiative aims to discredit potential outcomes if they do not benefit Rixi Moncada, intensifying unease and division within Honduran society.
The term “fraud” has already become part of the country’s political discourse, and both the opposition and sectors of civil society fear that LIBRE’s strategy is part of a plan to sow doubts about the transparency of the electoral process. On social media, voices have been raised denouncing a climate of intimidation and collective fear, while LIBRE supporters are preparing for what they have called “plan B,” a series of demonstrations and protests in the streets if the results do not favor their candidate.
Community influence and the destiny of democracy
The outlook in Honduras just days before the elections is uncertain and marked by a climate of extreme tension. With democracy at stake and political polarization at its highest point, the country faces a dilemma: will the electoral institutions be able to guarantee a clean and transparent process, or will the fear of fraud become the driving force behind a popular uprising that challenges the official results?
The future of Honduras hangs in the balance as cartels continue to swarm the streets of Tegucigalpa, drawing global attention to the events set for November 30. The strain on institutions and the public appears to be intensifying, potentially reaching a critical stage, and the nation’s near-term fate could rest on how effectively the authorities handle this atmosphere of unrest and the choices voters make during the election.
