Honduran leaders, angered after remarks by the U.S. ambassador, said they would terminate the century-old extradition treaty, which was recently used to extradite a former president.
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Honduran Supreme Court Ratifies U.S. Extradition Request of Ex-President
The former leader of Honduras is accused of colluding with drug cartels to ship tons of cocaine to the United States in return for financial support for his political party.
Honduras Judge Approves Extradition of Ex-President to U.S.
Former President Juan Orlando Hernández is facing drug-trafficking and weapons charges
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez Detained
The request said Juan Orlando Hernández, who left office last month, was wanted in connection to a “violent drug-trafficking conspiracy.”
U.S. Requests Extradition of Former Honduran President
Juan Orlando Hernández, who stepped down as president last month, was recently accused in a drug-trafficking case in federal court in New York.
Xiomara Castro Vows New Era for Honduras but Is Tied to Past
Xiomara Castro, headed toward becoming her country’s next president, promises to expunge its legacy of corruption, but change may be tempered by her establishment ties and conservative opposition.
What’s at Stake in the Honduran Presidential Election?
Hondurans head to the polls on Sunday, but widespread political violence during the campaign and questionable results from 2017 are looming large.
Devastation from Storms Fuels Migration in Honduras
Honduras has barely begun to recover from two hurricanes that hit late last year. With relatively little disaster relief from the U.S., many are heading for the border.
Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández Faces Questions in Drug Trial’s Wake
President Juan Orlando Hernández of Honduras figured prominently in a U.S. drug trial, but few think it will matter in a country mired in corruption.
Honduran Leader Vowed to Help Flood U.S. With Cocaine, Prosecutor Says
The allegation against President Juan Orlando Hernández came in opening arguments at an accused drug trafficker’s trial.