Juan Orlando Hernandez

Convicted of

Drug trafficking conspiracy (400+ tons cocaine)

Sentence

45 yrs

Reported amount

N/A

Notability

Former President of Honduras; convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy, using machine guns to protect cocaine shipments; sentenced to 45 years. Prosecutors documented 400+ tons of cocaine trafficked under his protection with Sinaloa Cartel.

Why / who lobbied

Pardoned abruptly in December 2025 despite 45-year sentence. Trump had previously encouraged foreign leaders to pardon allies. No documented lobbying costs but significant geopolitical implications.