U.S. Designates Former Honduran President for Corruption [View all]

[Judi Lynn]

August 12, 2021

“While in office, President Lobo accepted bribes from the narco-trafficking organization Los Cachiros in exchange for political favors."

In late July, the United States designated former Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa for significant corruption. At the same time, his wife, former First Lady Rosa Elena Bonilla Avila was also designated.

The designation for corruption means that Porfirio Lobo, Rosa Lobo, and their immediate family members are ineligible for entry into the United States.

Porfirio Lobo Sosa, known as Pepe Lobo, served as President of Honduras from 2010 to 2014. A member of the right-wing National Party, he first entered national politics in 1990 as a deputy in the National Congress of Honduras.

“While in office, President Lobo accepted bribes from the narco-trafficking organization Los Cachiros in exchange for political favors,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a written statement.

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https://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-designates-former-honduran-president-for-corruption/6000640.html









At least the President's son, Fabio, got to see "The Eternal City" before taking the grand tour of "The Big House" after
being tried for narco-trafficking.



Former President Lobo, striking an impressive pose



The former First Lady, Rosa Elena de Lobo, got her very own tour of the Big House.