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Coverage dated March 16, 2022

Honduras judge says ex-president can be extradited to U.S.

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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Former President Juan Orlando Hernández should be extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking and weapons charges, a Honduran judge ruled Wednesday.

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  1. The Columbian

    Honduras judge says ex-president can be extradited to U.S. (opens The Columbian)

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    TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Former President Juan Orlando Hernández should be extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking and weapons charges, a Honduran judge ruled Wednesday.

  2. Washington Post

    EXPLAINER: Ex-Honduras president step closer to extradition (opens Washington Post)

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    A judge in Honduras has ruled that former President Juan Orlando Hernández should be extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking and weapons charges

  3. Wyoming Public Media

    Honduras judge says ex-president can be extradited to the U.S. (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Juan Orlando Hernández, whom U.S. prosecutors accused in recent years of funding his political rise with profits from drug traffickers, can appeal the extradition decision.

  4. The Hill

    Honduras judge approves extradition of ex-president to US (opens The Hill)

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    A Honduran judge on Wednesday authorized the extradition of former president Juan Orlando Hernandez to the U.S. He faces multiple drug trafficking and firearms charges.

  5. Digital Journal

    Honduran judge grants extradition of ex-president Hernandez to US (opens Digital Journal)

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    A judge in Honduras on Wednesday granted the extradition of former president Juan Orlando Hernandez to the United States.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    Honduras judge says ex-president can be extradited to US (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    A judge in Honduras has ruled that former President Juan Orlando Hernández should be extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking and weapons charges. The decision was announced

  7. Los Angeles Times

    Honduran judge says ex-president can be extradited to U.S. (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    A judge in Honduras has ruled that former President Juan Orlando Hernández should be extradited to the U.S. to face drug trafficking and weapons charges.

  8. New York Times

    Honduras Judge Approves Extradition of Ex-President to U.S. (opens New York Times)

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    Former President Juan Orlando Hernández is facing drug-trafficking and weapons charges

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Honduras: Judge green lights ex-president Hernandez’s extradition to US | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Hernandez left office in January after completing his second term and is facing drug-trafficking and firearms charges in the United States. He has three days to appeal the judge's order.

  10. NBC News

    Honduran judge grants U.S. extradition request for ex-president Hernandez (opens NBC News)

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    U.S. prosecutors have accused Hernández of funding his political rise with profits from drug traffickers in exchange for protecting their shipments.

  11. France 24

    Honduran judge approves ex-president Hernandez’s extradition to US on drug charges (opens France 24)

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    A Honduran judge authorized on Wednesday the extradition of former president Juan Orlando Hernandez to the United States on drug-trafficking and firearms charges, a decision his defense said it will…

  12. CBS News

    Honduras judge says ex-president Juan Orlando Hernández can be extradited to U.S. (opens CBS News)

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    Hernández will have an opportunity to appeal the extradition decision.

  13. The Guardian

    Honduras judge says ex-president Juan Orlando Hernández can be extradited to US (opens The Guardian)

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    Former first lady tells journalists her husband will be exonerated of profiting from drug trafficking

  14. Al Jazeera

    Judge approves extradition of former Honduras president to US (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Juan Orlando Hernandez, who faces drug trafficking and firearms charges, has three days to appeal the decision.

  15. Axios

    Honduras judge grants U.S. extradition request for former President Juan Orlando Hernández (opens Axios)

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    He's expected to face drug trafficking and weapons charges in the U.S. and denies any wrongdoing.

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