Honduras’s Hernandez returns home after Trump pardon: How it happened
Summary
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to Honduras after US President Donald Trump pardoned him and he was released from prison. Hernandez was convicted in the US for drug trafficking but denies the charges. He still faces corruption charges in Honduras.Key Facts
- Hernandez was extradited to the US and sentenced to 45 years for drug trafficking involving smuggling cocaine to the US.
- US prosecutors said he accepted millions in bribes from drug traffickers over 18 years to help his political career.
- Trump pardoned Hernandez in December, claiming he did not receive a fair trial and was treated unfairly.
- After the pardon, Honduras canceled an arrest warrant, allowing Hernandez to return home.
- Hernandez led Honduras from 2014 to 2022 and was greeted by family and supporters upon arrival.
- Hernandez denies drug charges and says he fought drug trafficking while president.
- He is scheduled to face corruption charges in Honduras on August 3.
- Trump supported a candidate from Hernandez’s party who won the recent Honduran presidential election.
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