Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Honduran President-elect Nasry “Tito” Asfura on January 12, 2026. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, Secretary Rubio congratulated Asfura on his election win and praised the people of Honduras for their participation in the November 30 elections.
During their meeting, Secretary Rubio acknowledged President-elect Asfura’s commitment to strengthening the partnership between the United States and Honduras. The two leaders discussed shared regional priorities, including efforts to promote stability in Venezuela. They also addressed issues such as combatting transnational crime, improving regional security, encouraging investment opportunities, and addressing illegal immigration.
Secretary Rubio highlighted the need for ongoing cooperation on security matters. He emphasized maintaining the bilateral extradition treaty and expanding information sharing between the two countries.
“Secretary Rubio congratulated President-elect Asfura on his electoral victory and commended the Honduran people for their strong democratic participation in Honduras’s November 30 elections.”
“Secretary Rubio welcomed President-elect Asfura’s commitment to deepening the U.S.-Honduras partnership and advancing shared priorities in our region, including ongoing regional efforts to promote stability in Venezuela. They also spoke about the importance of combatting transnational crime, strengthening regional security, attracting new investment opportunities, and ending illegal immigration. The Secretary underscored the importance of continued cooperation on security, including maintaining the bilateral extradition treaty and expanding information sharing.”
