Major Controversies Surrounding Salvador Nasralla: A Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Salvador Nasralla.

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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2013: Electoral Fraud in 2013 Presidential Campaign

Documents declassified in May 2023 revealed details of electoral fraud during the 2013 presidential campaign, involving Juan Orlando Hernández and the payment of bribes to manipulate vote counts.

2013: Allegations of Electoral Fraud in 2013 Election

In 2013, allegations of electoral fraud surfaced regarding the presidential election, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

2013: Manipulation of Election Servers

In 2013, an engineer was instructed to shut down servers of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) to manipulate vote count in favor of Hernández, corroborating Nasralla's allegations of fraud.

2013: Illicit Money and Bribes in 2013 Elections

Similar to the 2013 elections, it is claimed illicit money was used to bribe election officials and manipulate vote counts.

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: Electoral Fraud Allegations in 2017 Election

In 2017, allegations of electoral fraud surfaced regarding the presidential election, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

2017: Alleged Victory in 2017 Election

In 2017, despite official results, declassified documents suggest that Salvador Nasralla actually won a majority of the vote (57%) but the system was manipulated.

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.

2017: Significant Electoral Fraud in 2017 Election

In 2017, the presidential election in Honduras involved significant electoral fraud, as indicated by documents declassified in May 2023 as part of the trial against Juan Orlando Hernández.

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.

2019: Claimed 2013 Election Victory

In a 2019 interview, Nasralla claimed he won the 2013 election with 1,066,000 votes, but vote counts were manipulated.

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".

May 2023: Declassified Documents on 2017 Election Fraud

In May 2023, declassified documents revealed significant electoral fraud in the 2017 presidential election in Honduras as part of the trial against former President Juan Orlando Hernández.

May 2023: Declassified Documents Reveal Fraud

In May 2023, documents declassified by the New York Attorney General's Office revealed details of electoral fraud during the 2013 presidential campaign.