Honduras Issues Warrant for Juan Orlando Hernández

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Annie CorrealDecember 9, 2025 at 05:34 AM

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Honduran Attorney General Johel Antonio Zelaya Alvarez issued an international arrest warrant for former President Juan Orlando Hernández on December 9, 2025, coinciding with International Anti-Corruption Day. The warrant, requested from Interpol, cites charges of money laundering and fraud connected to Hernández's 2013 presidential campaign, stemming from the Pandora Case involving diverted public funds. This action follows Hernández's recent release from a U.S. prison after being pardoned by President Trump, despite his conviction on drug-trafficking charges. The Libre Party, to which Zelaya belongs and which nominated him to his post, has long opposed Hernández. Hernández's lawyer claims the warrant is a politically motivated move. His current location is unknown.

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Johel Antonio Zelaya Alvarez 50% Interpol ×280% Juan Orlando Hernández ×4100% Honduras ×2100%

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Honduras

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