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News Articles: Juan Orlando Hernández

Former President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernández is escorted by Honduran police to be extradited to the United States to face charges related to drug traffickers, on April 21, 2022, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

U.S. court convicts ex-president of Honduras of aiding drug traffickers

Former President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernández has been found guilty on charges relating to drug trafficking and weapons possession, in a trial by jury in New York.

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  • International Desk
Police escort former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, in handcuffs, from his house in Tegucigalpa after receiving an extradition order from the United States.

Honduras' ex-president is arrested as the U.S. seeks his extradition on drug charges

Hondurans celebrated as former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who left office last month, appeared in court to face an extradition request from the U.S.

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By:
  • Carrie Kahn
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández (left) speaks with then-Vice President Biden during a news conference in Guatemala City on March 2, 2015. Leaders from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras were meeting with Biden for two days of talks about child migrants entering the United States.

With Honduras' Narco Allegations, Pressure Rises To Sanction Its Leader

U.S. prosecutors say President Juan Orlando Hernández enabled drug trafficking into the U.S., and Democratic lawmakers want punishment. It comes as President Biden seeks Central American aid.

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  • James Fredrick