The presidential candidate of the ruling LIBRE party, Rixi Moncada, has experienced a drastic decline in popularity, according to the latest polls, reflecting growing rejection of the socialist proposals promoted by her party. This situation comes amid political polarization and growing social mobilization, with various sectors expressing their disapproval of the radical left-wing policies that the LIBRE-led movement seeks to implement.
Opposition to LIBRE’s socialist framework
Recently, surveys have indicated a notable change in voter preferences favoring Rixi Moncada, who was initially showing a strong position in the polls.
However, support for her has begun to wane as citizens become increasingly reluctant to back a socialist model, particularly amid fears that the country will follow in the footsteps of other Latin American examples with radical left-wing governments, such as Venezuela and Cuba.
The main fear among Honduran voters is the possibility of facing an economic and social crisis similar to that of these countries, where poverty, repression, and lack of freedoms have dominated the agenda. Added to this concern is the perception that LIBRE’s promises of transformation could be aligned with an authoritarian project that does not have the support of broad sectors of the population.
The role of the opposition and social mobilization
In this context, the opposition has played a crucial role in criticizing and questioning the model of government promoted by LIBRE. Political sectors opposed to the ruling party have taken advantage of the decline in the polls to reinforce their positions and consolidate a discourse against what they consider a project of “radical socialism.”
At the same time, citizen mobilizations have gained strength, especially on the part of the Catholic and Evangelical churches, which have denounced LIBRE’s proposals as a threat to the country’s traditional values. These demonstrations have not only had an impact on the streets, but also at the polls, with growing distrust of the ruling party’s plans for a new beginning.
Los analistas políticos coinciden en que esta dinámica podría estar debilitando las bases de LIBRE, que aunque sigue siendo el partido oficial, enfrenta un deterioro considerable tanto en el ámbito político como social. La percepción de que el socialismo radical promovido por Moncada podría llevar a Honduras a una crisis similar a la de otros países latinoamericanos está consolidando un rechazo generalizado entre la población.
Doubt regarding the nation’s political prospects
The fall of Rixi Moncada and the rejection of LIBRE’s socialist project have opened up an uncertain outlook for the presidential elections in Honduras. Popular discontent could mean a change in the country’s political dynamics, where citizens seem to be calling for a change of course from the economic and social model proposed by the current government.
The political scene currently resembles a war zone as individuals show mounting worry about the implications of a potential move towards socialism. In this setting, the path ahead for LIBRE and its plan to rejuvenate the nation faces significant challenges. Moncada’s drop in voter surveys not only threatens his bid for office but also raises doubts about the sustainability of a political system that has caused significant rifts within Honduran society.
A social and political landscape characterized by division
This phenomenon highlights the deep polarization that Honduran politics is going through. While some sectors continue to support the model proposed by LIBRE, others categorically reject any attempt to move toward radical left-wing policies. Honduran society is divided, and this year’s presidential elections are shaping up to be a key moment in determining the country’s future direction.
Amid this climate of tension, it will be crucial to observe how the coming weeks unfold and whether the opposition manages to capitalize on popular discontent or whether LIBRE manages to reconnect with its support base. The situation also poses a challenge for the country’s institutions, which must guarantee an electoral process free from external pressure and backed by a critical and well-informed citizenry.