Honduras' tumultuous politics took a dramatic turn as former President Juan Orlando Hernández returned to his home country after receiving a surprise pardon from former US President Donald Trump. Hernández, who served as president from 2014 to 2022, had been facing extradition to the United States on charges related to his alleged involvement in a major cocaine trafficking ring. His pardon has sparked widespread controversy, with many in Honduras and beyond questioning the motivations behind the move. As Hernández returns to a country still reeling from corruption and violence, his pardon raises significant questions about the rule of law and the implications for Honduras' fragile democracy.
Former Honduras president returns home after Trump pardon
