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Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez, detained pending a decision on his extradition to the United States on drug trafficking charges, will appear Wednesday before a judge in Tegucigalpa assi…

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP) — Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez, whose extradition is sought by the United States (US) for alleged ties with drug traffickers, surrendered to police Tuesday after a judge ordered his arrest. An AFP photographer witnessed the former leader being given a bulletproof vest and handcuffed by police as he exited his home […]

Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez, wanted on drug trafficking charges in the United States, appeared Wednesday before a judge in Tegucigalpa who will decide whether to extradite him.

After years of speculation in Honduras, the United States formally requested the arrest and extradition of former President Juan Orlando Hernandez less than three weeks after he left office.

National Police and soldiers surrounded the neighbourhood around Mr Hernandez’s home on Monday night.

National Police and soldiers surrounded the neighbourhood around Mr Hernandez’s home on Monday night.

National Police and soldiers surrounded the neighbourhood around Mr Hernandez’s home on Monday night.

National Police and soldiers surrounded the neighbourhood around Mr Hernandez’s home on Monday night.

The United States has asked Honduras to arrest former President Juan Orlando Hernandez for his eventual extradition to the U.S., officials confirmed Monday.

National Police and soldiers surrounded the neighbourhood around Mr Hernandez’s home on Monday night.