Trump to pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been sentenced to 45 years in prison in the United States for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Hernández was convicted of conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the US, with prosecutors alleging that he received millions of dollars in bribes from drug cartels in exchange for political protection. The sentencing comes after Hernández's extradition to the US earlier this year, where he faced charges related to his alleged role in facilitating the transport of tons of cocaine through Honduras to the United States. Hernández has denied the allegations, claiming that they are politically motivated. The case has attracted significant attention, given Hernández's high-profile political position and the allegations of corruption and collusion with drug cartels. The lengthy sentence imposed by the US court reflects the severity of the charges and the gravity of the crimes Hernández was convicted of.