The extradition of Juan Orlando Hernández marks the beginning of a new chapter in his criminal journey. 

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The extradition of Juan Orlando Hernández marks the beginning of a new chapter in his criminal journey. For only the second time, the United States is set to place a former Latin American head of state on trial. InSight Crime has dedicated much of its coverage this week to this news, including a new profile and InDepth page about Hernández ([link removed]) . We also looked at how Honduras is faring as a burgeoning cocaine producer.

Elsewhere, we look at the spread of Mexican synthetic drugs from the US border to Hong Kong, at cocaine flows towards Haiti and the United Kingdom, and why longstanding rumors of a powerful ‘Super Cartel’ may now fade away.


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** From Ally to Extradited: Former Honduras President Sent to US on Drug Charges ([link removed])
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Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández has been extradited to the United States, drawing to a close a shocking saga in which he went from a top US ally to an accused drug trafficker, and setting the stage for a blockbuster trial in New York.

On April 21, Hernández was placed on a US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) aircraft and sent to the United States, where he faces drug and weapons charges. Hernández, who served two terms as president from 2014 to 2022 and left the country's highest office about three months ago, is accused of participating in an international drug conspiracy that trafficked over 500 tons of cocaine from Honduras to the US during a two-decade period starting in the early 2000s.

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** Coca Growing, Cocaine Production Reach New Heights in Honduras ([link removed])
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Coca farms and cocaine production camps are proliferating in Honduras, showing that the illicit crop has taken root in the country...

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** Hong Kong - East Asia's Entry Point for Mexican Methamphetamine? ([link removed])
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A rising tide of methamphetamine arriving by air and sea in recent months points to an undeniable reality - Hong Kong has...

UK’s Southern Ports Present Secondary Route for Europe Cocaine ([link removed])
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Sanctions Against Ireland's Top Drug Trafficker May End 'Super Cartel' Allegations ([link removed])
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Sonora: Growing Air Corridor for Synthetic Drugs on US-Mexico Border ([link removed])
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Haiti Resurfaces as Transit Hub for US-Bound Cocaine ([link removed])
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Cartagena Fighting Reputation as Colombia's Biodiversity Marketplace ([link removed])


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Profiles of some of the notable criminal personalities and groups that have marked this week.

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** Juan Orlando Hernández ([link removed])
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Juan Orlando Hernández Alvarado, Honduras’ former president, is facing trial on US...
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** 'Tony' Hernández ([link removed])
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Juan Antonio “Tony” Hernández Alvarado is a former Honduran congressman, the brother of...


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** InDepth Coverage of Juan Orlando Hernández
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Ever since Juan Orlando Hernández was elected president of Honduras in 2014, InSight Crime has provided coverage of every twist and turn during his rollercoaster time in office, amid growing rumors of criminal activity on his part. We tracked the evolution of drug trafficking charges against Hernández, the trial and imprisonment of his brother, the corruption in his administration, and this last chapter of his capture and extradition to the United States.

As Hernández now prepares for his trial, InSight Crime launches a new InDepth page ([link removed]) , unifying all our coverage and presenting a new criminal profile ([link removed]) .
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** Venezuela investigation and event
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The launch of InSight Crime’s five-part investigation into drug trafficking in Venezuela, and its accompanying event, have been pushed back to May 4. This report, based on three years of extensive field work and interviews, will provide an unparalleled look at how the current government of President Nicolás Maduro oversees the country’s growing role in the international cocaine trade.
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