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February 9, 2021

Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Under U.S. Investigation for Bribery, Drug Trafficking
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In New York, Reuters reports a recent federal court filing has confirmed
right-wing Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández is being
investigated by U.S. authorities for his possible involvement in drug
trafficking. Federal prosecutors accuse Hernández of using law
enforcement and the military to protect drug traffickers. Hernández
reportedly accepted millions of dollars in exchange, promising
traffickers they wouldn't be prosecuted or extradited to the U.S.
Hernández has remained a key U.S. ally despite long-standing accusations
of corruption, human rights abuses and involvement with drug cartels.


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