Honduras Recount Halted After 'Disturbances' From… Democracy?
The official claims 'difficulties' are hindering the recount, which is a surprisingly vague term for what sounds suspiciously like an attempt to slow-walk inconvenient results. This isn't just about an election; it's about the persistent narrative that when outcomes align with US interests, elections are 'free and fair,' but when they don't, suddenly 'irregularities' appear. One might recall the
2009 Honduran coup, when a democratically elected leader, Manuel Zelaya, was ousted. The US, under Hillary Clinton, essentially green-lit the coup government while framing it as a 'transition.' Funny how 'disturbances' only seem to prevent recounts when the US-favored candidate might lose a second look. This isn't about protecting democracy; it's about managing outcomes. The 'regional body'
quickly declared 'no evidence of fraud' *before* the recount, which is quite the feat of pre-emptive certification. It appears 'disturbances' are primarily affecting ballots that might challenge the comfortable status quo that Washington prefers in its 'backyard.' How many 'irregularities' are acceptable before an election goes from 'imperfect but valid' to 'ripe for intervention'?