The Pardon Paradox: Trump's Gift to Honduras' Most Notorious Drug Lord The return of former President Juan Orlando Hernandez to Honduras has sparked a mix of emotions, ranging from jubilation among his supporters to outrage and disillusionment among those who demand justice.
The pardon handed down by the Trump administration in December has been met with skepticism by many, including human rights activists and critics who see it as an affront to the rule of law.
Hernandez's pardon is a stark reminder of the revolving door between politics and crime that plagues Honduras. His conviction on drug trafficking charges and 45 year prison sentence speak volumes about his culpability.