Honduras scandals deepen as Hernández returns, 2026

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   Juan Orlando Hernández returns to Honduras to face corruption and drug charges

   Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, pardoned by Donald Trump, returns voluntarily in July 2026 to face fraud and money‑laundering charges, amid protests over impunity and U.S. interference.

2. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 7 sources

   Honduran mayor confirms ex‑defence minister José Manuel Zelaya hired as regidor adviser

   Honduran mayor Juan Diego Zelaya confirmed ex‑defence minister José Manuel Zelaya is now an adviser for a Libre regidor, hired under the regidor’s budget, after both resigned amid a scandal. Municipal payrolls

3. 9 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Honduras faces political turmoil as former President Hernández returns amid impeachment debate

   Juan Orlando Hernández returns to Honduras amid corruption charges while lawmakers dispute a constitutional‑flawed political trial, reflecting deepening political and economic turmoil.

4. 17 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Honduras' former president Hernández set to return as CIDH reviews political trials

   Honduras prepares for former President Hernández's return as the CIDH reviews recent political trials and judicial independence, amid debates over due process and potential legal action.

5. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Mayor Juan Manuel Asturias under investigation as Honduras INAMI director also faces fraud probe

   Corruption probes target Guatemala’s mayor over inflated surveillance contracts, Honduras’ ex‑INAMI director for fraud, and a Peru municipal employee for illegal multiple public contracts.

6. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Honduran Ex‑Joint Chiefs Chief Roosevelt Hernández Accused of Electoral Crimes

   Lawyer Tomás Aceituno accuses Honduras’ former joint‑chief Roosevelt Hernández of overstepping authority and possible electoral crimes, citing a 2024 weapon incident and abandoned ballot boxes.

7. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Honduran ex-fiscal Johel Zelaya says investigations into Zelaya family are open, pledges cooperation

   Honduran former attorney general Johel Zelaya confirmed investigation files on Carlos and former President Manuel Zelaya, said he will cooperate with authorities and will not flee, amid the “Barbie Fiscal” aud​

8. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Honduran Deputy Hugo Noé Pino Vows to Cooperate with Prosecutors Over Ex‑Commission Probe

   Honduran deputy Hugo Noé Pino says he and former commission members will testify before prosecutors once the MP provides the case file, insisting they acted legally and have no concerns.

9. 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Honduras crisis deepens as right‑wing leader consolidates power amid US‑linked ‘Hondurasgate’

   Honduras' new right‑wing president consolidates power amid alleged U.S.‑linked “Hondurasgate” audio scandal involving former president Hernández and claims of law‑fare and repression.

10. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Honduran ex‑president Juan Orlando Hernández says no deal with Trump after pardon

    Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández says he never promised Trump anything for his pardon, calls his conviction a political witch hunt, and notes ongoing legal threats.

11. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Honduras adopts sweeping anti‑gang laws, labeling MS‑13 and 18 as terrorist groups

    Honduran Congress passes tough anti‑gang reforms, branding MS‑13 and 18 as terrorist groups and raising penalties.

12. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ex-Honduran mayor and ex-Costa Rican OIJ director face new charges

    Former Honduran mayor Adán Fúnez and ex‑Costa Rican OIJ chief Randall Zúñiga face renewed legal actions over abuse of authority and alleged misconduct.

13. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US sanctions former Honduran President Porfirio Lobo over corruption allegations

    US sanctions ex‑president Porfirio Lobo and family for corruption as Honduras probes PLR graft and scrutinizes President Asfura.

14. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    U.S. shifts from praising to indicting former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández

    U.S. officials once praised Honduras' ex‑president as an anti‑drug ally; now the DOJ has indicted him on drug and corruption charges.

15. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Honduran security ministry defends police vehicle rentals amid corruption allegations

    Honduras' security ministry defends police vehicle rentals while a former vice minister alleges deep criminal infiltration and misused funds.

16. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Hondurasgate scandal alleges ex-president Hernández and foreign actors plotted to destabilize Latin American governments

    Hondurasgate audio leak alleges former president Hernández and foreign actors plotted to undermine progressive governments in Mexico and Colombia; authenticity 

17. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Former Tocoa Mayor Adan Funez Arrested in Honduras Over Environmental Activist Murder

    Former Tocoa mayor Adan Funez arrested for allegedly orchestrating the 2024 murder of activist Juan Lopez, who opposed a mining project in Honduras.