But a score of dissidents from Libre decided to support Jorge Cálix as head of Parliament, whose candidacy had the support of the PN and other opposition groups to Castro, in a session held amid shouts and blows.
Last Sunday, in parallel meetings, Redondo was elected in the Parliament building, but with a majority of substitute legislators, while Cálix did so with 79 of 128 titular deputies, in a country club.
Free expelled the dissidents.
All under the watchful eye of the United States, which has already shown its support for Castro at the highest level. Vice President Kamala Harris herself will be present at the inauguration, which will take place at the National Stadium in Tegucigalpa.
“Keep calm, engage in dialogue, (refrain) from violence and provocative rhetoric,” US diplomat spokesman Ned Price said on Monday.
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Cálix considered that Libre should preside over Parliament, because he has the first majority, with 50 legislators, and was in favor of a new vote.
Meanwhile, Redondo reported that he was called by the US embassy in Tegucigalpa to discuss the matter.
According to sources close to the negotiations, the parties have evaluated the possibility of a third consensus candidate.
But some members of the new government coalition still need to be convinced.