Challenges Faced by Salvador Nasralla: Obstacles and Turning Points

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Salvador Nasralla's life and career.

Salvador Nasralla is a Honduran civil engineer, sports journalist, television presenter, businessman, and politician. He served as the First Vice President of Honduras from 2022 until his resignation in 2024. Affiliated with the Liberal Party, he is often described as a centrist. His career spans multiple fields, including media, business, and politics, making him a prominent figure in Honduran society.

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2014: Concerns About PAC Members' Integrity

In 2014, Salvador Nasralla, as president of the Anti-Corruption Party (PAC), raised concerns about the integrity of some members within his party, noting that none of the 13 PAC deputies in Congress had complied with the agreed salary contribution to the party.

2015: Internal Conflicts within PAC

By mid-2015, internal conflicts escalated within PAC when Nasralla criticized several PAC deputies, labeling them as "bad apples," after they supported a reform to the Social Security law.

2015: Tensions within PAC Leadership

In 2015, tensions rose within PAC as 11 deputies voted to change the leadership of the bench, and disputes arose between Nasralla and party leaders like Luis Redondo, who blocked Nasralla's accounts on social networks, highlighting discord within the party leadership.

February 2016: Accusations of Treason and Mistreatment

In February 2016, Salvador Nasralla labeled PAC deputies as traitors for not adhering to party guidelines, leading to accusations of mistreatment and a resignation from a deputy leadership position.

November 2, 2016: Expulsion from National Council

On November 2, 2016, Virgilio Padilla, an ally of Nasralla, was expelled from the National Council of PAC by Luis Redondo, amidst ongoing conflicts.

2016: Criticism and Resignations within PAC

In 2016, Nasralla criticized the PAC bench and stated it was "no longer of any use to him", with several deputies resigning, which Nasralla described as a "self-cleansing" of the political institution.

2016: Internal Conflict Over Advisor Appointments

In 2016, Nasralla faced further internal conflict within PAC after appointing two advisors who weren't party members, leading to confrontations and accusations of sexism.

2017: Presidential Election Run

In 2017, Nasralla ran again in the general election for the political alliance Alianza de Oposición contra la Dictadura, narrowly losing to Juan Orlando Hernández, amid claims of fraud.

2017: Internal Election Controversy

In 2017, the Anti-Corruption Party (PAC) had internal election processes, the first of which was deemed illegal by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), with the TSE ordering the elections to be rescheduled for May 21.

February 2018: Post-Election Protests Continue

In February 2018, protests continued after the 2017 election, resulting in deaths and economic losses, with the Opposition Alliance and Liberal Party rejecting the official results and proclaiming Nasralla as the legitimate winner.

January 2022: Congressional dispute

On January 21, 2022, a dispute arose when 18 deputies from Castro's Libre party refused to honor the agreement to elect Luis Redondo from Nasralla’s party as the congressional president, leading to their expulsion, and Nasralla commenting on the incident as "another coup like in 2009".