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Clear filtersCourt Sets Hernández Ruling for September 1
A specialized criminal court scheduled a hearing resolution for September 1 in the case against former president Juan Orlando Hernández, who is accused of fraud and money laundering; prosecutors are seeking formal charges and pretrial detention.
Poder Judicial HondurasRead on XPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 29, 2026#juan-orlando-hernandez#money-laundering#pretrial-detentionProsecutors to Seek Pretrial Detention for Ex-President Hernández
The attorney general's office announced it will seek pretrial detention for former president Juan Orlando Hernández at an August 12 hearing, arguing he poses a risk to evidence and claiming L169 million ($6.8 million) in public funds were diverted to political campaigning.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 5, 2026#juan-orlando-hernandez#pretrial-detention#pandora-iiFormer Judge Vallecillo Released From Pretrial Detention
A court replaced pretrial detention with less restrictive measures for former judge Marco Antonio Vallecillo, accused of extortion, after the Constitutional Court found due-process violations; he must remain in Honduras, report regularly to court, and avoid contact with co-defendants.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 2, 2026#judiciary#due-process#pretrial-detentionConstitutional Court Sides With Ex-Judge Vallecillo
Honduras's Constitutional Court granted an amparo (constitutional remedy) to former judge Marco Antonio Vallecillo and ordered an appeals court to issue a new, properly reasoned ruling on his pretrial detention in an extortion case, finding the original decision violated due process.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 27, 2026#judicial-ruling#amparo#due-process