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Witnesses tell House panel U.S. cuts to democracy programs and deportations weakened Honduran election oversight
Summary
Experts told the subcommittee that recent U.S. foreign assistance cuts and deportation policy have eroded support for election observation and civil society in Honduras, limiting the ability to monitor and verify the Nov. 30 vote.
WASHINGTON — Experts appearing before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere argued that recent U.S. policy decisions have reduced resources that help secure transparent elections in Honduras.
Enrique Roy of Human Rights First said U.S. foreign assistance dismantling and program terminations have hampered electoral observation, media protection, anti‑corruption work and civic resilience. Roy told members that, from January to October 2025, Human…
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