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Honduras

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Heart of Central America
Final Contras Depart, Ending Nicaraguan Presence in Honduras
Rafael Callejas introduces neo-liberal economic policies as new president.
Central American Presidents Agree on Demobilisation of Nicaragaguan Contras
Assassination of General Alvarez in Tegucigalpa
Jose Azcona del Hoyo: Liberal Party President with One-Term Limit.
Roberto Suazo Cordova elected President: End of Military Rule
A coup brings Colonel Melgar Castro to power in Honduras.
Hurricane Fifi wreaks havoc in Honduras.
Football War starts, causing brief conflict between Honduras and El Salvador.
United Fruit Company workers' Strike Sparks Labor Movement
Central Bank's Formation in Historical Context
Honduras Joins United Nations as Founding Member
Constitution Amended for Presidential Reelection
Treaty of Amapala Resolves Border Disputes
General José María Medina sworn in as President of Honduras
End of War of Reform: Liberal Army Surrenders
Independence from Central American Federation
Francisco Morazán Elected President of the Central American Federation
Struggle at La Trinidad.
Integration into Central American Federation
Honduras declares independence from Spain
Construction of the Fortress of San Cristóbal in Gracias, a significant Spanish colonial military structure
Settlement of Tegucigalpa by Spanish authorities
Colonial Legal Structure in Central America's Establishing the Real Audiencia of Guatemala and Honduras
Comayagua named first capital of Honduras by Spanish authorities
Spanish Conquistadors in Honduras
Discovery of Bay Islands by Christopher Columbus during the fourth voyage.
The Lenca Kingdom - a notable Honduran indigenous civilization.
Mayan Hieroglyphic Stairway at Copan
Construction of the Rosalila Temple: A Vital Mayan Structure
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