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Xiomara Castro

Honduran politician and businesswoman (born 1959)

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Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento, also known by her married name as Xiomara Castro de Zelaya, is a Honduran politician, and diplomat who was president of Honduras from 2022 to 2026. She was the country's first female president, and served as first lady during the presidency of her husband Manuel Zelaya.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Tegucigalpa wd
Citizenship
Honduras wd
Occupation
woman manager, politician wd
Political party
Liberty and Refoundation (since 2011), Liberal Party of Honduras (2005–2009) wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Honduras (27 January 2022 – 27 January 2026 · BS 13 Magh 2078 – 13 Magh 2082)
  • First Lady of Honduras (27 January 2006 – 28 June 2009)

Questions

When was Xiomara Castro born?
Xiomara Castro was born on 30 September 1959 in Tegucigalpa.
What positions has Xiomara Castro held?
Positions held by Xiomara Castro include: President of Honduras (2022–2026); First Lady of Honduras (2006–2009).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Xiomara Castro · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q8044708 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Xiomara Castro 2024 (cropped).jpg by Fotografía oficial de la Presidencia de Colombia from Colombia (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Xiomara Castro". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/xiomara-castro. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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