Trump Pardons Former Honduran President Days Before Election
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Washington — President Donald Trump announced Friday he will grant a full pardon to former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted in a U.S. court in March 2024 of conspiring to import cocaine and later sentenced to 45 years. The announcement on social media came days before Honduras's closely contested presidential vote and reiterated Trump's endorsement of conservative candidate Nasry "Tito" Asfura, warning U.S. support could be withdrawn if Asfura loses. Hernandez has been appealing his conviction and is serving time at U.S. Penitentiary Hazelton. Lawyers for Hernandez praised the pardon. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 2014–2022: Juan Orlando Hernandez serves two presidential terms in Honduras.
- 2. Weeks after leaving office in 2022: Hernandez is extradited to the United States.
- 3. March 2024: A U.S. jury convicts Hernandez of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States.
- 4. June 2024 (reported): Hernandez receives a 45-year prison sentence and begins serving at USP Hazelton.
- 5. Days before Honduras's presidential vote: President Trump announces a full and complete pardon for Hernandez and reiterates support for Nasry 'Tito' Asfura.
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