Trump to pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking

BBC NewsSaturday, November 29, 2025 at 10:53:36 PM
Trump to pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking
  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, who is currently serving a 45-year prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking. This decision has raised significant attention as it comes just ahead of Honduras' presidential elections.
  • The pardon of Hernández, who was convicted of serious drug-related offenses, could have profound implications for Honduran politics and governance, potentially influencing the upcoming electoral landscape and public perception of justice in the country.
  • This development reflects ongoing tensions in U.S.-Honduran relations and raises questions about the influence of U.S. foreign policy on Central American governance, particularly in the context of drug trafficking and political corruption, which have been persistent issues in the region.
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