Trump Praises "Tito" in Mar-a-Lago: Honduras Becomes Key Ally in Latin America’s Shift to the Right

President Donald Trump hosted his Honduran counterpart, Nasry "Tito" Asfura, at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday, celebrating their close partnership and shared "America First" values. Trump claimed credit for Asfura’s recent election victory, stating that his "strong endorsement" was the decisive factor. This meeting follows Trump's earlier threats to slash aid to Honduras if his conservative ally failed to win.

Asfura's presidency gives the Trump administration a critical foothold in Central America at a time when conservative leaders are regaining ground across the continent. The discussions focused on a new Free Trade Agreement and enhanced security cooperation, spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. For Washington, Asfura is a vital pawn in the geopolitical struggle to limit China's growing influence in the U.S. "backyard."