"Former Honduran President Convicted in Cocaine Trafficking Trial"
Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted in a New York court of helping drug traffickers send tons of cocaine to the United States in exchange for bribes, highlighting the infiltration of narcotics gangs in some Latin American governments. Despite close ties with the U.S., Hernández was accused of aiding in the movement of at least 500 tons of cocaine to the U.S. over 18 years, including during his presidency. The verdict raised questions about U.S. awareness and collaboration with Hernández, and comes amid a broader crackdown on Latin American drug traffickers and officials aiding them.