Juan Orlando Hernandez

Juan Orlando Hernandez is the former President of Honduras. He is newsworthy due to his recent release from a US prison after receiving a 'full and complete' pardon from former US President Donald Trump. Hernandez had been serving a 45-year sentence for drug conspiracy. Prior to the pardon, he was extradited to the US on drug trafficking charges. Trump's decision to pardon Hernandez has sparked controversy, raising concerns about US credibility in combating drug trafficking, especially given Trump's claims of cracking down on drug gangs. Following his release, Honduran authorities issued an international arrest warrant for Hernandez, intensifying the legal and political turmoil surrounding him. This warrant was issued just days after his release from US custody.