Tegucigalpa: The Honduran National Electoral Council (CNE) announced that the presidential vote remains virtually tied as the preliminary tally advances peacefully a day after the country's general elections.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the latest update from the Preliminary Electoral Results Transmission System shows that with 57.03 percent of the votes counted, Nasry Asfura, candidate of the National Party, has received 749,022 votes, accounting for 39.91 percent of valid ballots. His main contender, Salvador Nasralla from the Liberal Party of Honduras, is closely trailing with 748,507 votes, representing 39.89 percent, a slim margin of only 515 votes.

CNE president Ana Paola Hall described the situation as a "technical tie" and urged citizens to remain patient while contingency tally sheets are being processed. She emphasized the importance of maintaining calm and prudence, highlighting the peaceful nature of the election day and attributing the lack of violence to the civic commitment of voters.

Over 6 million Hondurans were registered to vote in this election to choose a new president, 298 mayors, and 128 members of the National Congress, among other positions. Honduras conducts its elections without a runoff, meaning the candidate with the largest share of votes secures the presidency.