Court Throws Out Graft Case Against Ex-President Hernández

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 2, 2026 · Originally reported September 1, 2026 by El Heraldo

A Honduran court on September 1 dismissed the charges against former president Juan Orlando Hernández in the Pandora II case and ordered his release, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove he diverted $10.8 million to his 2013 campaign while he led Congress.

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Also reported by: La Prensa, HCH, TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

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