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Honduras: Former President Juan Orlando Hernandez acquitted by justice after pardon by Donald Trump
France🏛️ PoliticsCenter14 hr. ago

Honduras: Former President Juan Orlando Hernandez acquitted by justice after pardon by Donald Trump

Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez was acquitted by U.S. authorities after being pardoned by former President Donald Trump in 2025. He had been convicted in 2024 for drug trafficking but was released following the pardon. Hernandez returned to Honduras in July of this year. The case highlights the impact of presidential pardons on legal outcomes and raises questions about the implications for international justice systems.

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Le Monde logoLe MondeIndependent🔒Center14 hr. ago
Honduras: Former President Juan Orlando Hernandez acquitted by justice after pardon by Donald Trump

Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez was acquitted by U.S. authorities after being pardoned by former President Donald Trump in 2025. He had been convicted in 2024 for drug trafficking but was released following the pardon. Hernandez returned to Honduras in July of this year. The case highlights the impact of presidential pardons on legal outcomes and raises questions about the implications for international justice systems.

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