The British Embassy in Guatemala and concurrent for Honduras will participate as an observer after receiving an invitation to do so from the National Electoral Council (CNE).

Tasks will include to observe the preparations for the election, the polling, counting and results process, and the overall electoral environment. The observers will determine whether the elections have been conducted according to the standards to which Honduras has committed itself, including domestic law and relevant international recommendations.

By inviting international observers, we and other participating States demonstrate our commitment to democratic principles and reaffirm the great importance we attach to free, fair, transparent and safe elections in Honduras.