Overview

• Juan Orlando Hernández, former president of Honduras, is on trial in New York, accused of taking bribes to protect drug traffickers.
• Hernández denies any involvement with drug dealers, asserting his role as an ally in the U.S. drug war during his testimony.
• The trial, not televised, is closely followed in Honduras through social media and news outlets, highlighting its significance as the 'Trial of the Century.'
• Several drug cartel witnesses have testified against Hernández, claiming they paid him millions for protection, though the defense disputes the credibility of these testimonies.
• The outcome of the trial could have profound implications for Hernández, who could face a life sentence if convicted, and for political trust in Honduras.