What happened: Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced to 45 years for drug trafficking, was released from prison following a pardon by former US President Donald Trump.
Why it matters:
- The pardon affects US-Honduras relations and ongoing anti-drug efforts.
- It raises questions about legal accountability for high-profile figures involved in drug crimes.
MNN Take: The pardon overrides the court sentence, allowing Hernández to leave prison despite his conviction related to cocaine trafficking into the US.
Sources: NYTimes US