Former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya confirmed on December 18, 2025, during the 3-hour period ending at 7:45 a.m. UTC, that Roosevelt Hernández will be appointed Minister of Defense, ratifying the Libre government's plans to remain in power, according to an X post by CholusatSur36. The announcement occurs amid post-election tensions in Honduras, following the National Electoral Council (CNE)'s earlier warning of an imminent threat to election materials and call for security protection during the prior period from 1:16 a.m. to 4:16 a.m. UTC, as reported by Faytuks Network on X. The U.S. Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs urged the CNE to begin special scrutiny of results on December 18, emphasizing respect for 3.4 million Honduran voters and consequences for disruptions, per an X post from @WHAAsstSecty. This follows militants from the Freedom and Refoundation Party (Libre) entering the Presidential House on December 17 to condemn U.S. President Donald Trump's interference, according to an X post by @CesiaMejiaHN.
