Juan Orlando Hernández

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

4:29pm March 08, 2024

by International Desk

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.

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

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

1:09pm February 16, 2022

by Carrie Kahn

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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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

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

3:51pm March 18, 2021

by James Fredrick

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.

Two children watch a national address by Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández on Tuesday, during which he confirmed he tested positive for the coronavirus.

President Of Honduras Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Vows To 'Beat This Pandemic'

11:11am June 17, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

Juan Orlando Hernández adds his name to a small list of world leaders who have contracted the virus, with the revelation that he and his wife, Ana García de Hernández, have tested positive.