A US drug policy contrast

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 6, 2026 at 08:03 AM
A US drug policy contrast

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In January 2026, a news article highlighted a contrast in US drug policy. The article compared the indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for drug trafficking with the pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who had also faced drug-related accusations. The piece examined the apparent contradiction in the US government's approach to individuals accused of similar crimes, focusing on the differing outcomes for leaders from Venezuela and Honduras. The analysis sought to understand the reasoning behind these contrasting decisions within the broader context of US foreign policy and its stance on drug trafficking. The article aimed to provide a factual comparison of these two cases.

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