Court Rejects Hernández's Bid to Skip Trial Hearing

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 14, 2026 · Originally reported August 14, 2026 by El Heraldo

A court rejected an appeal by retired General Roosevelt Hernández, who must now appear for his first hearing on August 19 on charges tied to alleged actions against journalists and press freedom.

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