Former President Juan Orlando Hernández is facing drug-trafficking and weapons charges
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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.
Vice President Harris Seeks Ally in Honduras as She Revisits Central America
Vice President Kamala Harris’s trip was viewed as more than just showcasing the U.S. presence at the inauguration of Xiomara Castro, the first female head of state in Honduras.
Xiomara Castro’s Party in Honduras Splits, Threatening Reform Agenda
A split in the party of the president-elect, Xiomara Castro, has left her with little political means to fight corruption and organized crime.
Leftists Are Ascendant in Latin America as Key Elections Loom
Growing inequality and sputtering economies have helped fuel a wave of leftist victories that may soon extend to Brazil and Colombia.
Xiomara Castro Edges Closer to Honduran Presidency as Opponent Concedes
The outcome appeared to be a repudiation of the National Party’s 12-year rule, marked by corruption and the dismantling of democratic institutions.
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.
Elecciones en Honduras: las casillas cerrarán a las 5 p. m.
La jornada electoral concluyó en Honduras y han empezado los conteos.
When Will We Know Results in the Presidential Election in Honduras?
Polls began wrapping up around 5 p.m. with few reports of problems so far.