Explosive attack injures Honduran lawmaker amid political tensions
Honduran opposition lawmaker Gladys Aurora López was injured on Thursday after an explosive device was thrown outside the National Congress in Tegucigalpa.
Footage circulating on social media shows the moment the device struck the deputy on the back and head, leaving her with multiple injuries.
The incident occurred as López approached the parliamentary building and stopped to speak with a journalist. In the video, she is heard saying that lawmakers were being prevented from entering Congress, moments before the explosion. She was later taken to hospital, where doctors treated her for burns, severe pain, dizziness and hearing impairment.
Congress president Luis Redondo condemned the attack and ordered a review of the video footage, while security forces were deployed around the legislative complex. President-elect Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura also denounced the violence, calling for respect for the rule of law. The attack comes amid heightened post-election tensions following the 30 November vote, after opposition parties rejected a parliamentary session called by the ruling Libre party to discuss a recount.
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