Roosevelt Hernández
HondurasmilitaryMale3.2Global Dominance: 0.00%General Roosevelt Hernández is the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Honduras, known for his pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in the country. Recently, he made headlines by publicly affirming the commitment of the military to guarantee free and transparent internal and general elections in 2025, addressing concerns about potential manipulation and fraud. His statements have been viewed as a crucial step in restoring confidence among political parties and the electorate, highlighting the military's role as a stabilizing force in the nation's democratic processes.
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Roosevelt Hernández is facing criminal charges related to freedom of expression.
MP abre verificación por presuntas presiones en caso contra Roosevelt HernándezHonduras· 2026-08-10
Roosevelt Hernández is accused of incitement to discrimination and limitation of fundamental rights during his tenure as head of the Armed Forces.
Audiencia contra Roosevelt Hernández será el 19 de agostoHonduras· 2026-08-08Roosevelt Hernández is accused of inciting discrimination and limiting fundamental rights.
"Los que andan armados son los militares"Honduras· 2026-08-07Roosevelt Hernández is accused of crimes against press freedom.
CPH denuncia amenazas contra juez del caso Roosevelt HernándezHonduras· 2026-08-07
Roosevelt Hernández is facing a fiscal requirement presented by the Public Ministry related to alleged attacks on freedom of the press and expression.
Reprograman audiencia de Roosevelt Hernández por la incompatibilidad de agendaHonduras· 2026-08-06
Roosevelt Hernández is the former Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces who could face up to five years in prison for promoting public accusations against journalists.
la publicación que compromete a Roosevelt HernándezHonduras· 2026-07-30
Roosevelt Hernández assured that he will attend any summons issued by the Public Ministry regarding a fiscal requirement against him.
"Estoy llevando una vida normal y no tengo ningún problema": Roosevelt tras requerimiento fiscalHonduras· 2026-07-29
Roosevelt Hernández attempted to distance himself from responsibility for the publications and attributed their creation to Erwin Roberto Lara Franco.
CPH califica como “un triunfo de toda la sociedad” el requerimiento contra Roosevelt HernándezHonduras· 2026-07-29
Roosevelt Hernández is facing potential prison time and disqualification from public office due to accusations of incitement to discrimination and limitation of fundamental rights.
Código Penal establece las sanciones que podría enfrentar Roosevelt HernándezHonduras· 2026-07-29Roosevelt Hernández is facing a fiscal requirement for alleged attacks on press freedom during his tenure as the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Presentan requerimiento fiscal contra Roosevelt HernándezHonduras· 2026-07-29
Roosevelt Hernández is the former head of the Armed Forces who may face legal issues.
Incierto futuro político y legal de la familia Zelaya CastroHonduras· 2026-02-02
Roosevelt Hernández was criticized for allegedly acting as an activist for the Libertad y Refundación party.
Este respaldo del nuevo jefe militar a la declaratoria del CNE fue grabado en diciembre de 2025Honduras· 2026-01-12
Roosevelt Hernández was succeeded by Héctor Benjamín Valerio Ardón as the chief of the Joint Staff.
Jefe de las Fuerzas Armadas realiza recorrido por el CLEHonduras· 2025-12-20
Roosevelt Hernández is the former head of the Joint Chief of Staff who was censured by deputies for political involvement.
Opositores aprueban resolución para garantizar orden constitucionalHonduras· 2025-12-19
Roosevelt Hernández was relieved from his position as the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after 39 years of service.
Castro dice que respetará resultados de elecciones hondureñas y se reduce la incertidumbre
Panama· 2025-12-19
Roosevelt Hernández affirmed that if the National Electoral Council does not issue the declaration of the general elections of 2025, the responsibility would fall on the cabinet of government.
Consejo de Secretarios puede garantizar alternabilidad si no hay declaratoria electoralHonduras· 2025-12-19
Roosevelt Hernández entregó su cargo como jefe del Estado Mayor Conjunto.
la nueva Junta de Comandantes de las Fuerzas ArmadasHonduras· 2025-12-19
General Roosevelt Hernández's public apologies were mentioned by journalist Renato Álvarez as a step towards regaining credibility.
"A pesar de los errores históricos, aprecio las FFAA"Honduras· 2025-12-19
General Roosevelt Hernández stated that there will be no coup against the government of Xiomara Castro.
"Garantizamos la estabilidad para lograr la alternabilidad"Honduras· 2025-12-18
Roosevelt Hernández was replaced by Héctor Valerio Ardón as the Chief of the Joint Staff.
Héctor Valerio Ardón asume como nuevo jefe del Estado Mayor ConjuntoHonduras· 2025-12-18
Roosevelt Hernández is the general of the Armed Forces who ordered an investigation into the incident involving the military and protesters.
Dos militares heridos en nueva jornada de tensión postelectoralHonduras· 2025-12-18
Roosevelt Hernández is the chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Honduras.
Renato Álvarez denuncia amenazas y responsabiliza a Roosevelt HernándezHonduras· 2025-12-17Roosevelt Hernández is involved in the military's response to protests and the protection of electoral materials.
Suspenden a coronel que protegía material electoral tras incidente en InfopHonduras· 2025-12-17
Roosevelt Hernández, the head of the Joint Chief of Staff, separated an officer following a direct order from President Castro.
Presiones y bloqueos frenan escrutinio especial en Honduras
Guatemala· 2025-12-17General Roosevelt Hernández assured that there would be no coup and that the military would guarantee the stability of the government.
¿Por qué aún no hay resultados de las elecciones en Honduras?Honduras· 2025-12-17Roosevelt Hernández sería ungido por la presidenta Xiomara Castro como el nuevo secretario de Defensa.
Roosevelt Hernández sería el nuevo secretario de DefensaHonduras· 2025-12-17
Roosevelt Hernández assured that the military institution will exclusively recognize the official results from the CNE based on 100% of the records.
Llamado a la calma ante el inicio del escrutinio especialHonduras· 2025-12-11
Roosevelt Hernández is the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of Honduras.
Fuerzas Armadas oficializan ascensos en su 200 aniversarioHonduras· 2025-12-11
Roosevelt Hernández is the current head of the Armed Forces and is proposing a new board of commanders that includes officers loyal to him.
Preocupación en FF AA por propuesta de Junta afín a Roosevelt HernándezHonduras· 2025-12-11
Roosevelt Hernández reaffirmed the constitutional role of the military institution during the general elections and the transition of power.
Roosevelt Hernández garantiza que habrá alternabilidad en el poderHonduras· 2025-12-11