Honduras ex-President Hernandez convicted at US drugs trial


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  • Saturday, 09 Mar 2024

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez testifies during his trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges in federal court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., March 6, 2024 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez was found guilty on Friday of drug trafficking conspiracy by a U.S. jury, cementing the onetime U.S. ally's fall from grace.

Jurors in federal court in Manhattan reached the verdict after about two days, following a two-week trial.

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