Juan Orlando Hernández

president of Honduras

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Juan Orlando Hernández served as the president of Honduras from 2014 to 2022. He was elected as the candidate for the National Party in November 2013, winning over 36% of the vote. His presidency was marked by significant challenges, including high rates of gang-related violence and accusations of corruption.

Hernández's administration faced protests in 2015 regarding alleged corruption scandals involving public funds. In 2017, he sought reelection, a move that was controversial due to a Supreme Court decision that overturned the law preventing presidents from serving a second term. The 2017 election was marred by accusations of fraud and led to protests and violence.

In February 2022, shortly after leaving office, Hernández was arrested at the request of the United States to face charges of colluding with drug cartels. He was extradited to the U.S. in April 2022 to face drug-trafficking and weapons charges.12

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In late November 2013 Juan Orlando Hernández of the National Party was declared the winner of the presidential election held on November 24. He captured more than 36 percent of the vote, while about 29 percent was for the second-place finisher, Xiomara Castro, the candidate of the Freedom and…
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In late November 2013 Juan Orlando Hernández of the National Party was declared the winner of the presidential election held on November 24. He captured more than 36 percent of the vote, while about 29 percent was for the second-place finisher, Xiomara Castro, the candidate of the Freedom and…
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