Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura sworn in as president of Honduras

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras, and pledged to create jobs, crack down on crime and improve key social services like education and health care.

The 67-year-old president said he would lead the country “with the full commitment required to deliver real solutions to every corner of our beloved Honduras.”

The inauguration was held in an austere, simple ceremony at Congress without the presence of dignitaries from other nations...