Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to his home country on Sunday, weeks after President Donald Trump pardoned him. Hernandez had been serving a 45-year prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking before the pardon. His return marks the end of a controversial legal case that drew international attention. Hernandez, who led Honduras from 2014 to 2022, was convicted in 2024 for conspiring to import cocaine into the US and for using drug money to fund his political campaigns. The Trump administration granted the pardon in early 2025, sparking debate among US lawmakers and Honduran officials. Upon landing in Tegucigalpa, Hernandez was greeted by supporters and family members. He has not made any public statements since his arrival. The former president still faces legal challenges in Honduras, where authorities may investigate his alleged involvement in corruption and drug trafficking during his time in office. The pardon does not extend to any potential charges in Honduras. Hernandez's return adds a new chapter to the political landscape of the Central American nation, which has struggled with corruption and violence for decades.