VIDEO: Deputy is hit in the head by explosive during interview in Honduras

Explosive hits head of Honduran deputy A Honduran deputy was injured after being hit in the head by an object described by the local press as an explosive while giving an interview on the outskirts of the National Congress, on Thursday afternoon (8). A video recorded the moment of impact. Watch above. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp The case occurred during protests in front of Congress after the convening of a session to discuss the recount of votes in the general elections. The result of the election was announced on December 24th and indicated the victory of the conservative candidate Nasry Asfura, from the National Party. According to the newspaper El Heraldo, deputy Gladis Aurora López, also from the National Party, was hit as she tried to enter the Legislative building. Images show that she had stopped to talk to journalists when the explosion occurred. After the attack, the deputy reported intense pain, dizziness, hearing problems and difficulty seeing, according to the newspaper La Prensa. National Party leaders said López suffered burns and was taken to a hospital. The president of the National Congress, Luis Redondo, condemned the episode and ordered the opening of an investigation. According to him, images from security cameras and records from the emergency system will be analyzed to identify the person responsible. Honduras deputy was taken to hospital after being the target of attack Reproduction Honduras went to the polls on November 30, in an election marked by fierce disputes and weeks of delay in announcing the official result. The election was also influenced by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who supported Asfura’s candidacy. According to the country’s electoral authority, known as CNE, Asfura received 40.3% of the vote, compared to 39.5% for the center-right Liberal Party candidate, Salvador Nasralla. According to the North American newspaper The New York Times, international observers followed the electoral process and stated that, despite the accusations made by different groups, they found no evidence of manipulation of the election. Asfura will replace the current president, Xiomara Castro, elected in 2021, when the left returned to power in Honduras after 12 years of conservative governments. VIDEOS: trending on g1 See videos that are trending on g1

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