Overview
- Deputy Gladys Aurora López was struck by a homemade explosive outside the National Congress and taken to a hospital, where she is reported stable and under observation for head, neck and back injuries.
- Congress president Luis Redondo said the device was thrown from outside the building and ordered a review of internal cameras and 911 records to identify those responsible.
- National Police released images of two suspects captured on Sistema 911 video and launched a search, with some reports noting a reward of up to 30,000 lempiras for information leading to arrests.
- The blast occurred minutes before a session Redondo convened to press for reviewing more than 19,000 actas from the disputed November 30 elections, a move opposed by opposition parties.
- Security around the legislature was reinforced by police and military units, as political leaders condemned the attack and traded blame while President-elect Nasry Asfura urged calm and respect for the law.