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US court finds former Honduran president guilty

Elena Gyldenkerne
March 9, 2024

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez faces a life sentence for cocaine trafficking to the United States and weapons conspiracy. Hondurans celebrated the verdict outside the courthouse, saying Hernandez, once seen as the top US ally in Central America, was responsible for widespread corruption in their homeland.

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