Meet the Candidates: Honduras Criminal investigations and fears of fraud loom over this year’s presidential election. Little is certain in the race to become Honduras’ next president. Current President Juan Orlando Hernández, re-elected in 2017 in what critics say is a fraudulent second term, is not running again. However, criminal investigations into Hernández and others in his circle loom over the race, with some suggesting the government would do whatever it takes to ensure the ruling National Party stays in power. Recent piecemeal electoral reforms also offer little in the way of ensuring a clean election in November. Still, experts believe the opposition stands a chance if it unites. Below,