The Rise and Fall of Honduras's Cocaine President

THE RISE AND FALL OF HONDURAS'S COCAINE PRESIDENT: Juan Orlando Hernández's Journey from Cocaine President of Honduras To Narco-DictatorIn this gripping exposé, delve into the tumultuous life of Juan Orlando Hernández, once hailed as a US ally in the war on drugs. From his meteoric rise to power as Honduras's president to his shocking fall from grace, this book unveils the dark underbelly of a nation entangled in drug trafficking and corruption.
In this book you will discover how: He facilitated the flow of illicit drugs, paving a cocaine superhighway to the United States.How Hernández cooperated with the US on counternarcotics measures, he also shielded certain drug traffickers, including his own brother, convicted of drug-related crimes.Be the first to explore the courtroom drama that led to Hernández's conviction on three counts of drug trafficking and weapons conspiracy. His mandatory minimum sentence of 40 years in prison marks a historic moment in US legal history.As the narco-highway wreaked havoc in Honduran rainforests, Hernández's political ascent collided with the nation's descent into chaos. What role did the US government play in this tragic saga?THE RISE AND FALL OF HONDURAS'S COCAINE PRESIDENT is a riveting account of power, betrayal, and the high stakes of the drug trade. Strap in for a rollercoaster ride through the corridors of power, where alliances shift, and the line between hero and villain blurs.