Rixi Moncada Godoy

Rixi Moncada Godoy is a prominent Honduran politician and attorney, currently serving as the Minister of Defense. Born in Talanga, Francisco Morazán, she has a strong educational background, having graduated as a primary education teacher and later earning a law degree with a specialization in Criminal Law from the University of Salamanca, Spain. Moncada has held various significant roles in the Honduran government, including serving as Secretary of Labor and Social Security and manager of the National Electric Energy Company. A key figure in the political party Libertad y Refundación (Libre), she has been instrumental in its formation and growth since its inception in 2011. Moncada has recently garnered attention for winning the primary election, officially securing her position as the presidential candidate for Libre in the upcoming 2025 general elections.