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- Juan Orlando Hernandez to stand trial for allegedly aiding the smuggling of cocaine to US, receiving millions in bribes
- US alleged ex-president turned Honduras into a ‘narcostate’ by involving the military, police and civilians in drug trafficking
Juan Orlando Hernandez governed the Central American nation for eight years until last month, and the US now wants him to face drug trafficking charges in American courts.
Juan Orlando Hernandez governed the Central American nation for eight years until last month, and the US now wants him to face drug trafficking charges in American courts.
Kamala Harris says conversation was initiated by William Lai at Honduran presidential inauguration.
Kamala Harris says conversation was initiated by William Lai at Honduran presidential inauguration.
Honduras is one of the few countries maintaining diplomatic ties with Taipei instead of Beijing.
Honduras is one of the few countries maintaining diplomatic ties with Taipei instead of Beijing.
President-elect Xiomara Castro, after meeting Taiwan’s vice-president, says her country is grateful to Taipei and they ‘hope to maintain this relationship’.
President-elect Xiomara Castro, after meeting Taiwan’s vice-president, says her country is grateful to Taipei and they ‘hope to maintain this relationship’.
William Lai has virtual meetings with 17 members of Congress in one morning during his stop in Los Angeles en route to Honduras, Taiwanese media says.
William Lai has virtual meetings with 17 members of Congress in one morning during his stop in Los Angeles en route to Honduras, Taiwanese media says.
William Lai is attending swearing-in ceremony of presidential-elect Xiomara Castro, who has hinted she may switch to Beijing.
William Lai is attending swearing-in ceremony of presidential-elect Xiomara Castro, who has hinted she may switch to Beijing.
William Lai will stop in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and have virtual meetings with US ‘political dignitaries’, Taiwan’s presidential office says.
William Lai will stop in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and have virtual meetings with US ‘political dignitaries’, Taiwan’s presidential office says.
William Lai will lead a delegation at the event, as Taipei seeks to boost ties with remaining allies. Honduran president-elect Xiomara Castro pledged to switch allegiance to Beijing during her campaign but has since backtracked.
William Lai will lead a delegation at the event, as Taipei seeks to boost ties with remaining allies. Honduran president-elect Xiomara Castro pledged to switch allegiance to Beijing during her campaign but has since backtracked.
Incoming Honduran president had threatened to sever ties with the island but her team has since backtracked.
Incoming Honduran president had threatened to sever ties with the island but her team has since backtracked.
Senior allies of newly-elected president Xiomara Castro are signalling a reversal on her pledge to establish diplomatic ties with Beijing.
Senior allies of newly-elected president Xiomara Castro are signalling a reversal on her pledge to establish diplomatic ties with Beijing.
Nasry Asfura of the National Party accepted defeat and personally congratulated Castro for winning Sunday’s vote.
Nasry Asfura of the National Party accepted defeat and personally congratulated Castro for winning Sunday’s vote.
A victory by Xiomara Castro would make her the nation’s first female president and end 12 years of conservative rule.
A victory by Xiomara Castro would make her the nation’s first female president and end 12 years of conservative rule.
Taiwan ‘will remind Honduras to pay attention to China’s flashy and false promises,’ says foreign ministry spokeswoman.
Taiwan ‘will remind Honduras to pay attention to China’s flashy and false promises,’ says foreign ministry spokeswoman.
Taiwanese foreign ministry welcomes Juan Orlando Hernandez’s visit, first announced by the Honduran presidential palace, but offers no details.
Taiwanese foreign ministry welcomes Juan Orlando Hernandez’s visit, first announced by the Honduran presidential palace, but offers no details.
The fire has consumed 30 homes and businesses and forced the evacuation of some 400 people. Four people have been hospitalised with burns
The fire has consumed 30 homes and businesses and forced the evacuation of some 400 people. Four people have been hospitalised with burns
Readers discuss the implications of the upcoming Honduras election for Taiwan, the state of roads and parking enforcement in Hong Kong, and India as an investment destination.
Readers discuss the implications of the upcoming Honduras election for Taiwan, the state of roads and parking enforcement in Hong Kong, and India as an investment destination.
Debt-ridden Honduras, an 80-year Taiwan ally, may be swayed by Beijing’s vaccine diplomacy and more, analyst says, as presidential candidate pledges to switch allegiance.
Debt-ridden Honduras, an 80-year Taiwan ally, may be swayed by Beijing’s vaccine diplomacy and more, analyst says, as presidential candidate pledges to switch allegiance.
Taipei slams ‘ploys to sabotage Taiwan’s diplomatic relations’ after Honduran presidential candidate hints at switch.
Taipei slams ‘ploys to sabotage Taiwan’s diplomatic relations’ after Honduran presidential candidate hints at switch.
Honduras leader has indicated he may accept a ‘diplomatic bridge’ to secure Chinese vaccines, which observers say may help Beijing expand its diplomatic reach.
Honduras leader has indicated he may accept a ‘diplomatic bridge’ to secure Chinese vaccines, which observers say may help Beijing expand its diplomatic reach.
In a diplomatic shift, the long-time ally of Taiwan could open a commercial office in China in a bid to acquire supplies.
In a diplomatic shift, the long-time ally of Taiwan could open a commercial office in China in a bid to acquire supplies.
The US men’s team have now not qualified for the Olympics since the Beijing 2008 Games.
The US men’s team have now not qualified for the Olympics since the Beijing 2008 Games.
Thousands of people – most of them from El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua – have been surging northward in the hope, they say, of escaping the poverty and violence of their home countries.
Thousands of people – most of them from El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua – have been surging northward in the hope, they say, of escaping the poverty and violence of their home countries.
As many as 9,000 Hondurans have entered Guatemala bound for the US, just as Joe Biden promises a more humane approach to migration.
As many as 9,000 Hondurans have entered Guatemala bound for the US, just as Joe Biden promises a more humane approach to migration.
Juan Orlando Hernandez took bribes from drug traffickers including ‘El Chapo’ and ordered his army to protect a cocaine laboratory, US prosecutors claim.
Juan Orlando Hernandez took bribes from drug traffickers including ‘El Chapo’ and ordered his army to protect a cocaine laboratory, US prosecutors claim.
he devastating weather front has spread destruction from Panama to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico, killing at least 65 people.
he devastating weather front has spread destruction from Panama to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico, killing at least 65 people.
Eta to ‘approach Cayman Islands Saturday, and be near Cuba Saturday night and Sunday,’ said US National Hurricane Centre.
Eta to ‘approach Cayman Islands Saturday, and be near Cuba Saturday night and Sunday,’ said US National Hurricane Centre.
The hurricane hammered impoverished indigenous communities along the coast and caused heavy rains throughout much of Central America.
The hurricane hammered impoverished indigenous communities along the coast and caused heavy rains throughout much of Central America.
Rosa Elena Bonilla was found guilty of misappropriating US$500,000 in funds earmarked for social programmes, six days before the end of her husband’s presidency in 2014.
Rosa Elena Bonilla was found guilty of misappropriating US$500,000 in funds earmarked for social programmes, six days before the end of her husband’s presidency in 2014.
US federal prosecutors have accused Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez of having used US$1.5 million in drug trafficking proceeds to secure the presidency in 2013.
US federal prosecutors have accused Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez of having used US$1.5 million in drug trafficking proceeds to secure the presidency in 2013.