Colombian Lawyers File Hondurasgate Complaint Against Former President JOH

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 3, 2026 · Originally reported June 2, 2026 by Contracorriente

Lawyers from Colombian President Gustavo Petro's party filed a complaint with Honduras's Public Ministry against former President Juan Orlando Hernández, alleging terrorist association and crimes against humanity based on disputed audio recordings, with forensic analysis of the recordings still inconclusive.

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