The Latest Breaking News from Juan Orlando Hernández

Pardoned by Trump and escaping charges at home, ex-Honduran leader’s case shows a nation’s struggle for sovereignty

A Honduran judge on Sept. 1, 2026, dismissed a sprawling money-laundering and fraud case against the country’s former president, Juan Orlando Hernández. It was the latest stroke of good fortune for Hernández.

The Conversation · Sep 16

Honduran judge dismisses fraud and money laundering case against former President Hernández

A judge in Honduras has dismissed the fraud and money laundering case against former president Juan Orlando Hernández

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Trump Says He Believes in Giving People a 'Second Chance.' For 6,000 People, the Answer Was No.

The administration this month denied thousands of clemency applications.

Reason · Jul 26

Ex-Honduran President Convicted Of Drug-Trafficking And Pardoned by Trump Had 'Red Carpet Rolled Out for Him' By U.S.

"The [prisons bureau] administration rolled out the red carpet for him," said a retired prison workerpeaking to the media on behalf of staff. "The staff are disgusted."

International Business Times · Feb 22

Ex-Honduran President Convicted Of Drug-Trafficking And Pardoned by Trump Had 'Red Carpet Rolled Out for Him' By U.S.

"The [prisons bureau] administration rolled out the red carpet for him," said a retired prison workerpeaking to the media on behalf of staff. "The staff are disgusted."

Latin Times · Feb 21

‘Justice is optional’: why Trump’s pardon of Honduran ex-president scares nature defenders

Honduras is one of the most dangerous countries for environmentalists – and the release of Juan Orlando Hernández has reinforced its ‘crisis of impunity’, say critics

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31

The 'Law Enforcement' Rationale for Invading Venezuela Is an Open-Ended License for War

If an indictment is enough to justify military action, why bother seeking congressional approval?

Reason · Jan 7

The legality of Maduro’s trial will all come down to an opinion written in 1989 by … Bill Barr

The precedent is the removal of Panama's Manuel Noriega, which relied on a 1989 legal opinion by then-Assistant Attorney General Bill Barr.

Fortune · Jan 5

Marco Rubio Seemingly Attacks Biden-Era $25 Million Bounty on Maduro: 'No One Takes That Seriously'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised how Biden administration handled previous bounty on Maduro while praising Trump's recent operations.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

Fury Explodes As Trump's Drug Crackdown Jails Maduro — but Pardons a Proven Trafficker

Trump's drug war escalation, jailing Venezuela's Maduro, while pardoning a trafficker, sparks global outrage and sharp questions on US policy consistency and the rule of law.

International Business Times UK · Jan 4