Honduras's new President Nasry Asfura, seen here while addressing the nation on Christmas Eve

Honduras's new President Nasry Asfura, seen here while addressing the nation on Christmas Eve

Conservative businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras, two months after winning elections with vocal backing from US President Donald Trump.

The 67-year-old construction magnate was declared the winner of November's vote by a razor-thin margin after Trump threatened to cut aid to Central America's poorest country if his "friend" was defeated.

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