Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has returned to Honduras after being granted a pardon by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Hernández was extradited to the United States in April 2022 to face drug trafficking and weapons charges. He maintained his innocence throughout the legal proceedings, claiming political persecution. The pardon, issued in the final days of Trump’s presidency, effectively nullifies the U.S. case against Hernández. His return to Honduras marks the end of a lengthy legal battle and a controversial chapter for the nation. Supporters welcomed him while critics decry the decision and its potential impact on anti-corruption efforts.