Lesly Sarahí Cerna
Lesly Sarahí Cerna is a prominent Honduran lawyer and politician, originally from Catacamas, Olancho. She has gained significant influence within the government, currently serving as the Minister of the Presidency since June 2024. Cerna's political career began as the Secretary of Labor and Social Security, where she focused on labor rights, though she faced challenges in enacting structural reforms. With advanced degrees in Business Law and Tax Law, she has been a key player in the administration of President Xiomara Castro. Her potential appointment to the Ministry of Defense indicates her rising prominence in Honduran politics.
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Recent news mentions
Lesly Sarahí Cerna has been appointed as the director of the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH).
Cuestionan designaciones en BCH y Fosede antes del cambio de gobierno
Honduras· 2026-01-31
Lesly Sarahí Cerna has gained ground in the inner circle of power and is seen as a possible successor in the Secretariat of Defense.
Tres nombres suenan para sustituir a Rixi Moncada y Enrique ReinaHonduras· 2025-05-28
