Hernández Fraud Hearing Pushed to August 18

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 15, 2026 · Originally reported August 13, 2026 by Radio América

A court delayed the initial hearing for former president Juan Orlando Hernández on fraud and money-laundering charges until August 18, after his lawyers asked for more time to review the prosecution's evidence.

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