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Archaeology has demonstrated that Honduras has a multi-ethnic prehistory. An important part of that prehistory was the Mayan presence around Copán in western Honduras near the Guatemalan border, a major Mayan city that began to flourish around 150 A.D. but reached its zenith in the Late Classic period (700–850 A.D.).
Most presidents after 1900 represent one of the two dominant political parties, the Liberal Party of Honduras (PLH) and the National Party of Honduras (PNH). The most recent general election was held on 28 November 2021, with Xiomara Castro of Libre elected president, taking office on 27 January 2022. [1][2] No. Portrait.
1932–1982. 1982–present. v. t. e. The modern history of Honduras is replete with large-scale disappearances of left-leaning union members, students and others. The legislature approved a new constitution in 1982, [1] and the Liberal Party government of President Roberto Suazo Córdova took office. [2] Suazo relied on United States support ...
Tiburcio Carías Andino. In spite of increasing unrest and grave economic tensions, the elections of 1932 were relatively peaceful and just. In February 1932, the National Party of Honduras (PNH) nominated Carías as its presidential candidate; initially Venancio Alleys was nominated as vice-president but when he declined, Abraham Williams Calderón was appointed. [1]
Honduras, [a] officially the Republic of Honduras, [b] is a country in Central America.It is bordered to the west by Guatemala, to the southwest by El Salvador, to the southeast by Nicaragua, to the south by the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Fonseca, and to the north by the Gulf of Honduras, a large inlet of the Caribbean Sea.
History to 1838. 1838–1932. 1932–1982. 1982–present. v. t. e. The National Railway of Honduras was an important part in the development of Honduras at the beginning of the 20th century. Honduras is a republic in Central America, at times referred to as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras, which became the modern-day ...
Guatemalan forces are expulsed after the Battle of La Trinidad. Francisco Morazán elected president of Honduras. Olancho Uprising (1829-1839) Honduras. Olanchan rebels. Victory. Suppression of the rebellion. Agreement between the Honduran government and Olanchan rebels. War of 1832.
After a long battle, Governor Montejo gained control of the Valley of Comayagua, established the city of Comayagua in another location, and defeated the indigenous forces in Tenampua, Guaxeregui, and Ojuera. [1] Honduras gained independence from Spain in 1821. The country was briefly annexed to the First Mexican Empire.