Former Honduras president Hernandez returns home after Trump pardon
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Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to Honduras on Sunday, nearly eight months after US President Donald Trump pardoned his 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking. He arrived on a private flight at Palmerola Airport near Tegucigalpa and was welcomed by family and supporters. The pardon had been controversial, and Hernandez's return marks a significant development in a case involving international drug trafficking and political influence.
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Hernandez was pardoned by Trump after serving less than eight months of a 45-year sentence.
Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to Honduras on Sunday.
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The pardon was issued by Donald Trump.
South China Morning Post- Hernandez was pardoned by Trump after serving less than eight months of a 45-year sentence.
- His return to Honduras is a politically charged event, with supporters welcoming him.
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Loaded language removedHonduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to his country on Sunday, almost eight months after US President Donald Trump pardoned his 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking. Hernandez arrived on a private flight at Palmerola Airport near the capital Tegucigalpa and was greeted by his family and supporters, Agence France-Presse journalists observed.
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The pardon was issued by Donald Trump.
South China Morning PostA supporter named Eva Amador expressed happiness about Hernandez's return.
South China Morning PostFormer Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to Honduras on Sunday.
South China Morning PostHernandez's 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking was pardoned by US President Donald Trump.
South China Morning PostHernandez arrived on a private flight at Palmerola Airport near Tegucigalpa.
South China Morning PostHernandez was greeted by his family and supporters upon arrival.
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