Summary
Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was sentenced to 45 years in prison for assisting drug traffickers, has been released after receiving a pardon from President Donald Trump. Hernández was originally arrested by the United States in 2022 and his release has stirred political reactions in both the U.S. and Honduras.
Key Facts
- Juan Orlando Hernández is the former President of Honduras.
- He was sentenced to 45 years in prison for helping drug traffickers move cocaine to the U.S.
- President Donald Trump pardoned Hernández, leading to his release from a U.S. prison.
- Hernández's wife thanked Trump for the pardon publicly.
- Hernández was originally arrested in 2022 after his presidency ended.
- Trump stated that the pardon was due to requests from people in Honduras.
- There are ongoing investigations regarding corruption during Hernández's presidency in Honduras.
- Hernández's release occurred just before a close presidential election in Honduras.
