All articles tagged with #honduras
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Al Jazeera
A Honduran lawmaker was injured after an explosive attack during a political event amid ongoing tensions and disputes over the recent presidential election, which was won narrowly by conservative candidate Nasry Asfura, amidst allegations of irregularities and political violence.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by CBS News
A California federal judge invalidated the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status for about 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, ruling the decision was pre-ordained and unlawful, thus restoring their legal protections and work rights.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by The Guardian
Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, was declared the winner of Honduras's presidential election amid controversy, with allegations of vote fraud and US interference, leading to protests and rejection from opposition figures. The electoral council's decision was criticized, but Asfura has declared himself president-elect, with the US expressing support.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by AP News
Nasry Asfura, backed by Trump, won Honduras' presidential election amid a contentious and delayed vote count, marking a rightward shift in Latin America and drawing international attention and concern over electoral integrity.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by BBC
Nasry Asfura, backed by the US and the conservative National Party, has been declared the winner of Honduras's presidential election amid delays, allegations of fraud, and political tensions, with international calls for respect of the result and concerns over electoral integrity.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Washington Post
Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of drug trafficking and accused of running a narco-state, was released from U.S. federal prison after receiving a full and unconditional pardon from President Donald Trump, sparking criticism from a former DEA agent.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Los Angeles Times
The article discusses President Trump's controversial pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández, a convicted drug trafficker, highlighting how this action undermines the US's drug war narrative and raises questions about US foreign policy in Latin America, especially regarding Venezuela and Honduras. It also touches on Trump's broader influence in Latin American politics and his recent clemency actions in the US, which are seen as politically motivated and divisive.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by vox.com
The article discusses President Trump's recent intense involvement in the Honduran presidential election, including endorsing a candidate, pardoning a convicted former president, and accusing electoral authorities of fraud, amidst a backdrop of historical US intervention and regional geopolitical shifts.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by AP News
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was released from US prison after a pardon from Donald Trump, despite a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking, amid controversy and political implications in Honduras and the US.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Washington Post
Early results in Honduras' presidential election show two conservative candidates leading, following a recent endorsement from former U.S. President Trump, which has added a layer of complexity to the tightly contested and potentially volatile race.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Politico
The article discusses the ongoing vote count in Honduras' presidential election amid a close race, against the backdrop of U.S. President Trump's controversial pardon of ex-President Hernández, which has added regional tensions and influenced public opinion.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Politico
Honduras' former president Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted in the U.S for drug trafficking and corruption, may receive a pardon from Trump, offering him a potential reprieve despite his 45-year sentence and allegations of collusion with drug traffickers, including El Chapo.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by BBC
Early results from the Honduras election show Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura narrowly leading, amid tensions over US influence and concerns about election integrity, with the final outcome still uncertain as votes are counted.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A federal appeals court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to end deportation protections for over 60,000 people from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, after a lower court initially blocked the move. The decision is part of ongoing legal battles over the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for these countries, which provides temporary relief from deportation for individuals in unsafe conditions. The ruling leaves many migrants in uncertainty as the legal process continues.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ACLU of Southern California
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals paused a district court order that had temporarily prevented the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 60,000 residents from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with ending TPS for these countries, which has caused concern among affected families and advocates.