Honduran ex-president has no plans for political return after Trump pardon, his wife says
Summary
Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former Honduran president, will not return to politics after receiving a pardon from Donald Trump amid threats to his life. He was convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced to 45 years before the pardon.
Key Points
- Juan Orlando Hernandez was pardoned by former US President Donald Trump and released from prison in West Virginia.
- Hernandez is not planning to return to political life due to threats and insecurity in Honduras.
- He was convicted of drug trafficking, electoral fraud, and corruption, sentenced to 45 years in prison in 2024.
- His wife, Ana Garcia, expressed gratitude for the pardon and stated it ended an 'injustice'.
