Trump says he will pardon former Honduran president serving for drug-trafficking
11 days ago
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- #Donald Trump
- #Honduras
- President Donald Trump announced his intention to grant a full pardon to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of drug trafficking.
- Hernández was sentenced to 45 years in prison and fined $8 million for conspiring with drug cartels during his presidency.
- Prosecutors accused Hernández of accepting bribes to protect drug traffickers and using his power to manipulate extradition processes.
- Trump linked the pardon to his support for Honduran presidential candidate Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, promising US support if Asfura wins.
- Hernández's attorney thanked Trump, calling the conviction a case of 'lawfare' and expressing hope for future US-Honduras relations.
- The announcement comes amid increased US military activity in the Caribbean as part of counter-drug operations.
- Hernández's case parallels US allegations against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who also faces drug trafficking charges.