Juan Orlando Hernández

Juan Orlando Hernández is the former president of Honduras, serving from 2014 to 2022. He is currently newsworthy due to recent legal developments and their impact on Honduran politics. In 2024, Hernández was convicted in the United States on drug-trafficking charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison for allegedly creating a "cocaine superhighway" to the U.S. However, he was recently pardoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to his release from prison. Following this pardon, the Honduran Attorney General issued an arrest warrant for Hernández, seeking his detention by Honduran authorities and Interpol on alleged fraud and money laundering charges related to a 2023 arrest order. His case is significant as it highlights the intersection of Honduran politics, U.S. foreign policy, and the war on drugs, particularly regarding Trump's influence on Honduran elections and justice.