Honduran politics
Honduras President Xiomara Castro Accuses Trump of Electoral Interference in Contested Vote
Dec 10, 2025 07:00 am CST
Honduras faces political turmoil as President Xiomara Castro alleges electoral manipulation and accuses Donald Trump of interfering in the November 30 presidential election. With Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura leading, both major contenders claim irregularities amid delayed vote counting and computer failures, raising tensions in the Central American nation.
From Honduran President to Convicted Drug Trafficker: The Rise and Fall of Juan Orlando Hernandez
Dec 03, 2025 12:29 pm CST
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez's remarkable journey from anti-drug crusader to convicted trafficker ended with a 45-year US prison sentence, only to receive an unexpected pardon from President Donald Trump. This article explores how Hernandez allegedly transformed Honduras into a "narco-state" while maintaining the facade of a US ally in the war on drugs, and examines the political and legal aftermath of his dramatic fall from power.