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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Pardoned by Trump

Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, has been pardoned by Donald Trump, leading to his release from a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking. This controversial decision has sparked outrage in Latin America, especially as it coincides with a critical presidential election in Honduras, raising concerns about political interference and the integrity of U.S.-Honduras relations.

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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Pardoned by Trump

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The Wall Street Journal10 hours ago

How a Man Convicted of Running a Latin American Narco State Landed a Pardon

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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has received a pardon from former President Donald Trump, which has led to his release from a 45-year prison sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking and weapons charges. This pardon was facilitated by Hernández's connections with Trump allies and MAGA influencers, highlighting a unique political network.

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HuffPost20 hours ago

'You Changed My Life': Ex-Honduras President Thanks Trump In 1st Message Since Release

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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been pardoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to his release from a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking. This announcement came just days before the Honduran presidential elections, raising concerns about potential political interference.

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Los Angeles Times2 days ago

Trump's pardon of a convicted trafficker undermines his drug war narrative

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Former President Donald Trump granted a pardon to Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, who was serving a 45-year sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking and weapons charges. This decision has sparked significant outrage and criticism across Latin America, undermining Trump's narrative of a strong stance against drug trafficking.

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France 242 days ago

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández freed after Trump pardon

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Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández has been released from prison after receiving a pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Hernández was serving a 45-year sentence for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that transported large quantities of cocaine to the United States. This decision was confirmed by officials and has stirred significant public interest.

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BBC News2 days ago

What was Honduras ex-president convicted of and why has Trump pardoned him?

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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been released from prison after receiving a pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Hernández was serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking and weapons charges, which had positioned him as a key figure in a significant drug trafficking operation that impacted the United States.

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The Guardian2 days ago

Trump frees ex-Honduran president from prison as country awaits knife-edge election result

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Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of drug trafficking, has been pardoned by Donald Trump and released from a U.S. prison, coinciding with a tightly contested presidential election in Honduras where the U.S.-backed candidate leads by a narrow margin.

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Global News2 days ago

Honduras ex-president leaves prison after Trump pardon of drug conviction

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Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, has been released from prison following a pardon granted by former President Donald Trump. Hernández was serving a 45-year sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking and weapons charges, having been convicted of accepting bribes from drug traffickers to facilitate the movement of cocaine through Honduras to the U.S.

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HuffPost3 days ago

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández Freed After Trump Pardon

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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been pardoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced the decision while Hernández was serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking in the United States. This pardon has raised significant concerns regarding the implications for U.S.-Honduras relations and the integrity of the judicial process.

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