Former Honduran President Convicted of Drug Trafficking in U.S..

Juan Orlando Hernández found guilty of aiding drug traffickers, marking a significant U.S. legal victory against narcotics influence in politics.

Juan Orlando Hernández, former President of Honduras, was convicted in New York for conspiring with drug traffickers to facilitate cocaine shipments to the U.S.
The conviction highlights the deep penetration of drug cartels in some Latin American governments, with Hernández using military and police to protect shipments.
Hernández's political career, including his presidency, was significantly supported by bribes from drug traffickers, according to U.S. prosecutors.
The trial revealed Hernández's connections with notorious drug lords, including 'El Chapo', and his efforts to protect traffickers from extradition.
Hernández's conviction is seen as a major blow to the narcotics-driven corruption within political systems in Latin America.