Honduran President Rules Out Aid to Venezuela, Cites Domestic Needs

Honduran President Nasry Asfura has firmly stated that his government's focus remains on addressing the needs of Honduras, explicitly ruling out the dispatch of humanitarian aid to Venezuela following recent devastating earthquakes.

"Look, I am here to take care of Honduras. May God forgive me. Venezuela will receive plenty of help from many countries," Asfura told reporters when questioned about his stance. He further elaborated that while some suggest sending a contingent, such actions involve significant costs for transportation and maintenance, reinforcing his commitment to prioritizing his own nation's welfare.

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Look, I am here to take care of Honduras. May God forgive me. Venezuela will receive plenty of help from many countries.

Asfura's decision contrasts with that of other nations, such as Mexico and El Salvador, which have sent aid and rescue teams to Venezuela, where the death toll from the earthquakes has surpassed two thousand. "We have many needs in Honduras. I deeply regret what has happened to the Venezuelan people. May God protect and care for them. But may God forgive me, I don't want to seem selfish, but I must look after every Honduran first," he explained.

While Asfura expressed solidarity with Venezuela in a social media post shortly after the earthquakes, offering prayers for comfort and recovery, his refusal to send aid has ignited controversy. Meanwhile, Venezuelans residing in Honduras have reportedly been organizing collections of food, clothing, and medicine to send to their compatriots affected by the disaster.

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We have many needs in Honduras. I deeply regret what has happened to the Venezuelan people. May God protect and care for them. But may God forgive me, I don't want to seem selfish, but I must look after every Honduran first.