Hernández Lawyers Appeal Judge's Recusal in Fraud Case

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 3, 2026 · Originally reported July 31, 2026 by La Prensa

Lawyers for former president Juan Orlando Hernández have appealed after a Supreme Court judge declined to hear the 'Pandora II' case, which alleges fraud and money laundering, arguing that the court should keep jurisdiction over cases involving former high officials.

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Also reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (RCV), Radio América, HCH

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