THIS is the horrifying moment a politician was left seriously injured after an explosive device struck her on the head, detonating just inches from her face.
Gladys Aurora López – a National Party deputy – was addressing reporters in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa on Thursday when the attack unfolded without warning.
What began as a routine media interaction quickly descended into chaos.
Shocking footage shows López calmly speaking with the media when, suddenly, a circular object is seen hurtling through the air toward her.
Seconds later, it slams into the back of her neck and explodes, erupting into a burst of orange flame.
The blast sends shock waves through the crowd, sparking panic as those nearby scramble for safety.
The brazen attack came at a moment of extreme political tension, unfolding against the backdrop of a contentious vote recount.
The move was triggered by accusations of fraud following Nasry Asfura’s narrow presidential victory back in November.
By some miracle, López survived the assassination attempt.
She remains stable condition, but not without serious consequences.
The lawmaker suffered multiple injuries, including burns, hearing damage and possible bone fractures.
Several people standing close to her at the time were also injured, though their wounds were said to be minor.
As news of the explosion spread, condemnation poured in from across the political spectrum.
Leaders from both sides denounced the violence, warning that Honduras is teetering on a dangerous edge.
Congress President Luis Redondo swiftly ordered an investigation, while president-elect Asfura urged calm ahead of his inauguration.
Asfura said: “I just don’t want to think it’s really for political reasons, but these are things that just can’t happen.”
In a statement following the attack, Redondo said: “I have immediately instructed the security personnel of the National Congress to review the internal security cameras, as well as the 911 system records, in order to identify the person responsible for throwing an explosive device from outside the National Congress (public road) and proceed according to the law.”
“We strongly condemn the act of violence that occurred in the National Congress, which has endangered the safety of individuals and directly affected our fellow congresswoman Gladys Aurora López,” he added.
“No act of violence will be tolerated within the legislative building or against any member of the Legislative Branch.”
Tomás Zambrano, head of the National Party’s congressional bloc, described the terrifying moment the device was thrown.
“We were giving interviews to the media, accompanied by fellow deputies from the National Party to begin the extraordinary session, and they thew bombs at us, with mortars,” he said.
Zambrano went further, accusing the ruling party of fostering a climate of hostility and unrest.
“These acts of violence have been perpetrated against the opposition for four years.
“They cannot continue abusing their power.”
He also called on the Armed Forces and the National Police to fulfill their constitutional responsibility to protect lawmakers and secure the National Congress.
Warning that Honduras is entering one of the most critical political periods in its modern history, Zambrano insisted those responsible must be held to account.