David Matamoros Batson
David Matamoros Batson is a seasoned Honduran lawyer and politician who has recently been sworn in as a deputy of the Central American Parliament (Parlacen), following the resignation of Cossette López. His extensive political career includes serving as a member of the National Congress from 2006 to 2009, as well as leadership roles in the Customs Administration of Honduras and the National Telecommunications Commission. Notably, he served multiple terms as a magistrate of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, where he presided over the controversial 2017 general elections marked by allegations of fraud and irregularities. Matamoros is an alumnus of the National Autonomous University of Honduras and has pursued further studies in Economic Policies and Marketing, solidifying his influence in Honduras' political landscape.
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Nasralla referenced David Matamoros Batson, the former electoral tribunal chief, in relation to past election irregularities.
Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead
Guyana· 2025-12-05
David Matamoros Batson, the then magistrate of the extinct TSE, called for more than 6.2 million voters in the 2017 elections.
Más de tres millones participaron en los comicios hondureños
Honduras· 2025-12-03
David Matamoros Batson is a former electoral magistrate and current electoral advisor of the National Party.
Matamoros Batson no integra la Comisión de NotablesHonduras· 2025-07-22
David Matamoros Batson is referenced by Marlon Ochoa in relation to alleged manipulation of election results.
Consejeras del CNE abandonan el Congreso Nacional tras zafarranchoHonduras· 2025-07-09
David Matamoros Batson is referenced by Marlon Ochoa as the person behind a plan he claims is being implemented to manipulate electoral results.
Marlon Ochoa impone su discurso tras retiro de consejeras del CNE por zafarranchoHonduras· 2025-07-09
David Matamoros Batson was referenced by Marlon Ochoa in relation to alleged manipulation of election results.
Consejeras del CNE abandonan el Congreso Nacional tras zafarrancho; Luis Redondo suspende la sesiónHonduras· 2025-07-09Marlon Ochoa compared the current situation to the electoral fraud attempts associated with David Matamoros Batson in 2013 and 2017.
Falta de consenso en el CNE retrasa contratación del TrepHonduras· 2025-07-08David Matamoros Batson is referenced in relation to past electoral processes and alleged fraud.
Consejeras defienden decisiones y responden a denuncias de Marlon OchoaHonduras· 2025-07-08David Matamoros Batson was mentioned as having been involved in similar electoral manipulations during the elections of 2013 and 2017.
Marlon Ochoa denuncia intento de manipulación en el CNE y cuestiona a consejerasHonduras· 2025-07-06David Matamoros Batson is the former president of the now-defunct Supreme Electoral Tribunal, criticized by Rixi Moncada for alleged electoral manipulation.
Rixi Moncada denuncia intento de fraude y recuerda golpe de EstadoHonduras· 2025-06-28
David Matamoros Batson is mentioned as a former president of the TSE whose model is allegedly being repeated in the current bidding process.
Acusan a Marlon Ochoa de pretender desestabilizar el proceso electoralHonduras· 2025-06-18
David Matamoros Batson was in charge of the TREP model used in 2017.
Tensión en el CNE por aprobación del TREP para las generalesHonduras· 2025-06-16
David Matamoros Batson is referenced in relation to the alleged alteration of election results known as the 'curva de Batson'.
El “maletazo” evidencia la necesidad de “despartidizar” el Consejo ElectoralHonduras· 2025-03-13
David Matamoros Batson was sworn in as a deputy of the Central American Parliament (Parlacen).
David Matamoros Batson, nuevo diputado del ParlacenHonduras· 2025-02-26