El expresidente hondureño Juan Orlando Hernández fue liberado en Estados Unidos Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced to 45 years for drug trafficking in the US, has been released from federal prison. The pardon was granted by former US President Donald Trump, who claimed Hernández was “trapped” by the Biden administration. The decision has drawn criticism for potentially undermining the fight against drug trafficking, though some defenders cite trial irregularities and political persecution.

• Juan Orlando Hernández, former president of Honduras, has been released from a US federal prison.
• He was serving a 45-year sentence for drug and weapons trafficking charges.
• The release followed a total pardon from former US President Donald Trump.
• Trump stated the Biden administration had “trapped” Hernández.
• Critics argue the pardon weakens the fight against drug trafficking.
• Defenders point to alleged trial irregularities and political persecution.
• Hernández had written a letter to Trump requesting a pardon, praising his collaboration.
• Roger Stone, a former ally of Trump, reportedly influenced the pardon through lobbying.