Rift Emerges Within LIBRE in the Bay Islands

A growing rift has surfaced within the LIBRE political movement in the Bay Islands, raising concerns about the party’s unity ahead of the upcoming elections. Instead of coordinating efforts, the party’s candidate for mayor in Roatan and its candidate for deputy are each running their own independent campaigns.

This division has sparked questions about the stability of the movement and whether LIBRE can effectively consolidate support to secure victories in both municipal and congressional races. Traditionally, mayoral and deputy candidates benefit from running as a unified front, sharing resources and rallying the base around a common strategy.

Observers say that running separate campaigns could confuse voters and weaken LIBRE’s chances in Roatan, where political competition is already intense. While the mayoral candidate seeks to establish a strong local presence, the deputies appear focused on building their own path to the National Congress.

Whether this split is a temporary strategic decision or a deeper sign of discord within the party remains to be seen. For now, it leaves many residents and political analysts questioning LIBRE’s cohesion in one of Honduras’s most visible island municipalities.