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Honduras Supreme Court says a former president can be extradited to the United States

Honduras' Supreme Court approved the extradition of former President Juan Orlando Hernández to face drug trafficking and weapons charges. The court rejected his final appeal.

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras' Supreme Court on Monday approved the extradition of former President Juan Orlando Hernández to the United States to face drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Melvin Duarte, spokesman for the court, said

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