Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was arrested this week at his home in Palmas de San Ignacio following an extradition request from the United States.
It was the latest twist in his case, which follows his departure from power just more than two weeks ago.
Hernandez's future is now in the hands of the Honduran Supreme Court, which must decide whether to approve the U.S. extradition request, his lawyers said. The court on Tuesday appointed Judge Edwin Francisco Ortez to review the extradition file presented by the United States.
Ortez ordered the arrest of the former president the same day.
Hernández, who was recently added to a list of corrupt actors, faces charges of drug trafficking, use of weapons for drug trafficking and conspiracy to use weapons in drug trafficking, The Associated Press reported, citing Honduran Security Minister Ramón Sabillón.
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