Trump to Pardon Ex-Honduras President Convicted of Drug Trafficking
Donald Trump has announced plans to pardon former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was sentenced to 45 years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses. In a social media post, Trump declared Hernández had been treated very harshly and unfairly.
Convicted in March 2024 for cocaine smuggling to the U.S., Hernández’s trial exposed his ties to drug cartels. As the Honduran general elections approach, Trump endorsed conservative candidate Nasry Tito Asfura, viewing him as a defender of democracy. Critics, including election rival Rixi Moncada, labeled Trump’s intervention as meddling, highlighting tensions around U.S.-Latin America relations. The impact of these developments will unfold as the elections draw near.