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March 5, 2021

Documents Show Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Bribed Journalists
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In Honduras, Vice reports leaked documents have revealed the government
of President Juan Orlando Hernández paid hundreds of thousands of
dollars in bribes to over 70 journalists as part of Hernández's efforts
to control the press. The accusations are part of the latest corruption
case against Hernández's government. Hernández is a key U.S. ally. 


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