Nasry Asfura

Castro set to become Honduras' president as rival concedes defeat

Nasry Asfura of ruling National Party congratulates leftist rival Xiomara Castro despite only about half of voting tallies having been counted.

Opposition candidate takes commanding lead in Honduras presidential poll

Former first lady Xiomara Castro could be the country's first female president as she holds a nearly 20-point lead over the ruling party's candidate, according to the initial results.