Millions turn out to vote in Honduras

Millions turn out to vote in Honduras
Millions turn out to vote in Honduras

Millions turn out to vote in Honduras

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The Honduran electoral authorities have declared that Juan Orlando Hernandez has an “irreversible” lead in what has been a hotly contested presidential race. His main competitor, Xiomara Castro, is the wife of the former president, Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted in a coup in 2009. She has also declared victory. We’ll discuss the election results with Alexander Main, a senior associate for International Policy at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. (A.P./ Eduardo Verdugo)