Rep. María Elvira Salazar, who serves as Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, used her social media platform on November 20, 2025, to emphasize the importance of democratic processes in Honduras ahead of its upcoming national election.
In an English-language post on November 20, Salazar stated: “Today, in my capacity as Chairwoman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, I made one thing clear: we must ensure democracy prevails in Honduras!
On November 30th, the Honduran people will choose their future at their next election. As today’s hearing showed, the United States https://t.co/iVro7IF00R“.
Later that day, she reiterated her message in Spanish: “Hoy, como Presidenta del Subcomité del Hemisferio Occidental, dejé un mensaje contundente: ¡la democracia en Honduras debe prevalecer cueste lo que cueste!
El 30 de noviembre, el pueblo hondureño decidirá su futuro. Y como quedó claro en la audiencia de hoy, Estados Unidos está https://t.co/D88yVijNFQ“.
The statements come just days before Hondurans are scheduled to vote on November 30. The country has experienced ongoing political instability and debates over democratic governance since a military coup in 2009 ousted then-President Manuel Zelaya. In recent years, international observers and U.S. officials have monitored elections closely due to concerns about electoral integrity and rule of law.
Salazar’s remarks reflect continued U.S. interest in supporting democratic institutions within Central America and underscore her role as chair of a congressional subcommittee focused on Western Hemisphere affairs.
