Honduras’ conservative governing party candidate has an unbeatable lead in the country’s presidential vote, according to election officials.
They say Juan Orlando Hernandez is five points points clear of his main rival, and that with a third of votes yet to be counted his victory is irreversible.
Second-placed Xiomara Castro has alleged massive electoral fraud and refused to accept the results.
Both presidential candidates claim they have won Sunday’s election.
Millions of Hondurans turned out to vote amid high security.
Ms Castro, Libre party candidate and the wife of ousted ex-president Manuel Zelaya, had hoped to become the first female president of Honduras.
Mr Zelaya, who was deposed in a coup in 2009, told reporters there were “serious inconsistencies” in up to 400,000 ballots.
“We are going to defend our triumph at the ballot box and if necessary will take to the streets,” he said.
“Until proven otherwise, we hold triumph in our hands.”
Hundreds of Castro supporters have already protested in front of the election tribunal providing updates on the results.
