Honduras is currently engulfed in political instability following the recent presidential election, with delays in the vote count prompting accusations of fraud and allegations of a coup attempt by President Xiomara Castro. The US government has restricted the visas of two Honduran electoral officials amid these controversies. The Honduran government has commenced a manual count of the votes, responding to pressure from the US for transparency and swift resolution. Protests have erupted as the electoral process has been further complicated by internal disturbances and delays, with citizens awaiting final results for weeks. The situation remains tense as both US electoral policy and the unfolding chaos in Honduras could have significant implications for relations with China and Taiwan.