Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández's Initial Hearing in Pandora II Case Rescheduled to August 24, 2026
The initial hearing for former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández in the Pandora II case has been rescheduled to August 24, 2026. This postponement follows objections raised by Hernández's defense regarding the evidence presented by the Public Ministry and the Attorney General's Office (PGR). Hernández faces accusations of fraud and money laundering totaling 62 million lempiras. His defense has submitted 36 pieces of evidence, including 34 documentary and two testimonial, to counter the allegations. Additionally, the defense has sought an absolute nullity of the proceedings, arguing that the investigated events occurred approximately a decade ago, while the criminal action was initiated when Hernández was in the United States. In response to these objections and the nullity request, the Public Ministry and the PGR have asked for a 'reasonable time' to analyze the defense's evidence and respond to the petition. The continuation of the hearing is set for 9:30 AM on August 24, 2026, when the accusers' ... 
