Summary
An international arrest warrant has been issued for Honduras's former President Juan Orlando Hernandez after he was pardoned by President Trump and released from a U.S. prison. Hernandez had been serving a 45-year sentence in the U.S. for drug and weapons-related charges. In Honduras, he faces accusations of corruption and misuse of state funds.
Key Facts
- Honduras has issued an international arrest warrant for ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
- The arrest warrant was announced by Honduras's top prosecutor, Johel Antonio Zelaya.
- Hernandez was released from a U.S. prison after President Trump pardoned him.
- Hernandez had been sentenced to 45 years in the U.S. for drug and weapons charges.
- He is accused of turning Honduras into a "narco-state" and moving cocaine to the U.S.
- Hernandez also faces charges in Honduras for misusing over $12 million in state funds.
- Trump pardoned Hernandez while urging support for Nasry “Tito” Asfura in Honduras's election.
- The vote-counting process in Honduras's election was delayed due to irregularities.
