Trump frees ex-Honduran president from prison as country awaits knife-edge election result

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Tiago Rogero South America correspondentDecember 2, 2025 at 05:45 PM

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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of drug trafficking in the US, was released from a West Virginia prison after receiving a pardon from Donald Trump. The pardon occurred as Honduras awaits the results of a close presidential election where Nasry Asfura, an ally of Hernández supported by Trump, is narrowly leading. Trump has voiced support for Asfura, alleging potential electoral fraud without evidence and warning of consequences if the results are altered. The Honduran election count has been slow and unstable, with a brief suspension due to technical issues, leading to concerns about the integrity of the process. Hernández claims he was targeted by the Biden administration for political reasons.

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