Honduran judge orders arrest of ex-president sought by Washington: court
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- AFP
- Published Date: 11:19 | 15 February 2022
- Modified Date: 11:19 | 15 February 2022
A Honduran judge on Tuesday ordered the arrest of ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez, whose extradition is sought by the United States for alleged ties with drug traffickers, a court spokesman said.
An arrest warrant for Hernandez "has been issued," spokesman Melvin Duarte told reporters, as the ex-leader's home in Tegucigalpa was surrounded by hundreds of police pending a decision on the US bid.
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