US demands arrest of Honduran ex-President Hernandez
Prosecutors previously named Juan Orlando Hernández a co-conspirator in a drug trafficking case, alleging that his political rise was fueled with drug profits.
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Prosecutors previously named Juan Orlando Hernández a co-conspirator in a drug trafficking case, alleging that his political rise was fueled with drug profits.
Less than 3 weeks out of office, former President Juan Orlando Hernández – long implicated in drug trafficking – could join his brother in facing justice on U.S. soil.
On Monday, the United States asked that Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, be arrested and extradited. U.S. prosecutors have previously alleged that Mr. Hernández took bribes from drug traffickers.
The United States formally requested the arrest and extradition of former President Juan Orlando Hernández less than three weeks after he left office.
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) -- After years of speculation in Honduras, the United States formally requested the arrest and extradition of former President