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Leaked Audio Accuses US, Israel, Honduras of Fake-News Campaign

5/7/2026

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Leaked audio alleges United States, Israel and Honduras run a fabricated-news campaign to sway Latin American politics.
Juan Orlando Hernández and Nasry Asfura discussed a $150,000 fund to create a journalism unit targeting governments.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s pardon of Hernández was described as payment from supporters, implicating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Javier Milei pledged $350,000 for network, prompting Claudia Sheinbaum to say smear campaign will not derail her agenda.

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Leaked audio alleges United States, Israel and Honduras run a fabricated-news campaign to sway Latin American politics.
Juan Orlando Hernández and Nasry Asfura discussed a $150,000 fund to create a journalism unit targeting governments.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s pardon of Hernández was described as payment from supporters, implicating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Javier Milei pledged $350,000 for network, prompting Claudia Sheinbaum to say smear campaign will not derail her agenda.