President of Honduras
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This page lists the Presidents of Honduras
.
Colonial Honduras declared its independence from Spain
on 15 September 1821. From 5 January 1822 to 1 July 1823, Honduras was part of the First Mexican Empire
of Agustín de Iturbide
.
Presidents of Honduras within the Federal Republic of Central America
On 1 July 1823 Honduras. along with Guatemala
, El Salvador
, Nicaragua
and Costa Rica
, declared their independence from Mexico
to form the short lived Federal Republic of Central America, also known as United Provinces of Central America. Honduras remained as a member state until it decided to separate in 1838. The entire union
dissolved in civil war between 5 November 1838, when Nicaragua separated from the federation, and about 1840.
became the first elective president of the country for a two-year term, but then extended his de facto control of the nation for the next five years.
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 election was held 29 November 2009, with Porfirio Lobo Sosa elected president, taking office on 27 January 2010.
Honduras
Honduras is a republic in Central America. It was previously known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras, which became the modern-day state of Belize...
.
Colonial Honduras declared its independence from Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
on 15 September 1821. From 5 January 1822 to 1 July 1823, Honduras was part of the First Mexican Empire
First Mexican Empire
The Mexican Empire was the official name of independent Mexico under a monarchical regime from 1821 to 1823. The territory of the Mexican Empire included the continental intendencies and provinces of New Spain proper...
of Agustín de Iturbide
Agustín de Iturbide
Agustín Cosme Damián de Iturbide y Aramburu , also known as Augustine I of Mexico, was a Mexican army general who built a successful political and military coalition that was able to march into Mexico City on 27 September 1821, decisively ending the Mexican War of Independence...
.
Presidents of Honduras within the Federal Republic of Central AmericaFederal Republic of Central AmericaThe Federal Republic of Central America, known as the United Provinces of Central America in its first year of creation, was a sovereign state in Central America, which consisted of the territories of the former Captaincy General of Guatemala of New Spain...
(1821-1839)
On 1 July 1823 Honduras. along with GuatemalaGuatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
, El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
, Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which places it entirely within the tropics. The Pacific Ocean...
and Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
, declared their independence from Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
to form the short lived Federal Republic of Central America, also known as United Provinces of Central America. Honduras remained as a member state until it decided to separate in 1838. The entire union
Federation
A federation , also known as a federal state, is a type of sovereign state characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions united by a central government...
dissolved in civil war between 5 November 1838, when Nicaragua separated from the federation, and about 1840.
- Dionisio de HerreraDionisio de HerreraJosé Dionisio de la Trinidad de Herrera y Díaz del Valle was a Liberal Honduran politician, head of state of Honduras from 1824 to 1827 and head of state of Nicaragua from 1830 to 1833. During his terms, Honduras and Nicaragua were states within the Federal Republic of Central America...
: 16 September 1824 - 10 May 1827 - José Justo Milla : 10 May 1827 - 13 September 1827
- Cleto Bendaña : 13 September 1827 - 24 October 1827
- José Jeronimo Zelaya : 27 October 1827 - 11 November 1827
- Miguel Eusebio Bustamante : 11 November 1827 - 26 November 1827
- Francisco MorazánFrancisco MorazánGeneral Francisco Morazán was a Honduran general and a politician who ruled several Central American states at different times during the turbulent period from 1827 to 1842. He rose to prominence at the legendary Battle of La Trinidad on November 11, 1827...
: 26 November 1827 - 30 June 1828 - Diego Vigil y Cocaña : 30 June 1828 - 2 December 1829
- Francisco MorazánFrancisco MorazánGeneral Francisco Morazán was a Honduran general and a politician who ruled several Central American states at different times during the turbulent period from 1827 to 1842. He rose to prominence at the legendary Battle of La Trinidad on November 11, 1827...
: 2 December 1829 - 24 December 1829 - Juan Angel Arias : 24 December 1829 - 22 April 1830
- Francisco MorazánFrancisco MorazánGeneral Francisco Morazán was a Honduran general and a politician who ruled several Central American states at different times during the turbulent period from 1827 to 1842. He rose to prominence at the legendary Battle of La Trinidad on November 11, 1827...
: 22 April 1830 - 28 July 1830 - José Santos del Valle : 28 July 1830 - 12 March 1831
- José Antonio Marquez : 12 March 1831 - 22 March 1832
- José Francisco Milla Guevara : 22 March 1832 - 7 January 1833
- Joaquin Rivera : 7 January 1833 - 31 December 1836
- José María Martinez Salinas (acting) : 1 January 1837 - 28 May 1837
- Justo José Herrera : 28 May 1837 - 3 September 1838
- José María Martinez Salinas : 3 September 1838 - 12 November 1838
- José Lino MatuteJosé Lino MatuteJose Lino Matute served as the acting president of Honduras from 12 November 1838 until 10 January 1839. He was essentially the last president of Honduras when it was part of the United Central America, however his successor Juan Francisco de Molina held office for about a day before Honduras...
: 12 November 1838 - 9 January 1839
Presidents of the Independent Republic of Honduras (1839-Present)
Honduras declared itself independent on 15 November 1838, and a constitution was formally adopted in January 1839. After a period of instability, conservative General Francisco FerreraFrancisco Ferrera
Francisco Ferrera was a president of Honduras. He was born in San Juan de Flores, Honduras.Ferrera joined the guerrerista campaigns of General Francisco Morazán and participated brilliantly in the battles of The Trinidad and Gualcho. In addition, he saw action in the pacification of Olancho...
became the first elective president of the country for a two-year term, but then extended his de facto control of the nation for the next five years.
Most Presidents after 1900 represent one of the two dominant political parties, the Liberal Party of Honduras
Liberal Party of Honduras
The Liberal Party of Honduras is a centre-left liberal political party in Honduras that was founded in 1891. The party is a member of the Liberal International...
(PLH), and the National Party of Honduras
National Party of Honduras
The National Party is a centre-right conservative political party in Honduras and the main right-wing political party in the country. Founded in 1902 the PNH is identified with the color blue as its rival the Liberal Party of Honduras , is red. All the democratic elections in Honduras have been...
(PNH).
The most recent election was held 29 November 2009, with Porfirio Lobo Sosa elected president, taking office on 27 January 2010.
| President | Took office | Left office | Party | |
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| Juan Francisco de Molina Juan Francisco de Molina Juan Francisco de Molina was President of Honduras from 11 January to 13 April 1839.... |
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11 January 1839 | 13 April 1839 | None |
| Felipe Neri Medina Felipe Neri Medina Felipe Neri Medina Valderas y Fernández de Córdova was President of Honduras 13–15 April 1839.His parents were Petrona Idiáquez Cordova and Ignacio Medina Valderas.... (acting) |
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13 April 1839 | 15 April 1839 | None |
| Juan José Alvarado Juan José Alvarado Juan José Alvarado was Supreme Director of Honduras from 15 April 1839 to 27 April 1839.He lived in Gracias a Dios in the department of Lempira, where he worked as a surveyor... (acting) |
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15 April 1839 | 27 April 1839 | None |
| José María Guerrero José María Guerrero de Arcos y Molina José María Guerrero de Arcos y Molina was from 27 April to 10 August 1839 President of Honduras and from 6 April 1847 to 1 January 1849 the 21st President of Nicaragua.... (acting) |
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27 April 1839 | 10 August 1839 | None |
| Mariano Garrigó Mariano Garrigó Mariano Garrigó was President of Honduras 10–20 August 1839.... (acting) |
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10 August 1839 | 20 August 1839 | None |
| José María Bustillo (acting) | |
20 August 1839 | 27 August 1839 | None |
| Council of Ministers | |
27 August 1839 | 21 September 1839 | Council of Ministers |
| Francisco Zelaya y Ayes Francisco Zelaya y Ayes Francisco Zelaya y Ayes was acting President of Honduras from 21 September 1839 to 1 January 1841.-Sources:*Jose Francisco Zelaya y Ayes*http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Honduras.htm... (acting) |
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21 September 1839 | 1 January 1841 | None |
| Francisco Ferrera Francisco Ferrera Francisco Ferrera was a president of Honduras. He was born in San Juan de Flores, Honduras.Ferrera joined the guerrerista campaigns of General Francisco Morazán and participated brilliantly in the battles of The Trinidad and Gualcho. In addition, he saw action in the pacification of Olancho... |
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1 January 1841 | 31 December 1842 | None |
| Council of Ministers | |
1 January 1843 | 23 February 1843 | Council of Ministers |
| Francisco Ferrera Francisco Ferrera Francisco Ferrera was a president of Honduras. He was born in San Juan de Flores, Honduras.Ferrera joined the guerrerista campaigns of General Francisco Morazán and participated brilliantly in the battles of The Trinidad and Gualcho. In addition, he saw action in the pacification of Olancho... |
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23 February 1843 | 31 December 1844 | None |
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1 January 1845 | 8 January 1845 | Council of Ministers |
| Coronado Chávez Coronado Chávez Coronado Chávez was President of Honduras from 8 January 1845 to 1 January 1847. For the week prior to his taking office he had been a member of the council of ministers that was running Honduras along with Casto Alvaro.-Sources:... |
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8 January 1845 | 1 January 1847 | None |
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1 January 1847 | 12 February 1847 | Council of Ministers |
| Juan Lindo Juan Lindo Juan Nepomuceno Fernández Lindo y Zelaya was a Conservative Central American politician, president of the Republic of El Salvador from 1841 to 1842 and of the Republic of Honduras from 1847 to 1852.-Background:Lindo was born into a landholding family... |
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12 February 1847 | 1 February 1852 | None |
| Francisco Gómez Francisco Gómez (acting president) Francisco Gómez was acting President of Honduras 1 February - 1 March 1852.... (acting) |
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1 February 1852 | 1 March 1852 | None |
| José Trinidad Cabañas José Trinidad Cabañas José Trinidad Cabañas served as President of Honduras for two separate terms: From 1 March to 6 July 1852. And 31 December 1853 to 6 June 1855. He was a General and liberal politician whose role in Honduran history began during the Civil War 1826-29... |
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1 March 1852 | 18 October 1855 | None |
| José Santiago Bueso José Santiago Bueso José Santiago Bueso was President of Honduras 18 October - 8 November 1855.... (acting) |
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18 October 1855 | 8 November 1855 | None |
| Francisco de Aguilar (acting) | |
8 November 1855 | 17 February 1856 | None |
| José Santos Guardiola José Santos Guardiola General José Santos Guardiola Bustillo was President of Honduras from 17 February 1856 to 11 January 1862, when he became the only President of Honduras to be assassinated while in office in a crime committed by his personal guard.His parents were Esteban Guardiola and Bibiana Bustillo... |
17 February 1856 | 11 January 1862 | None | |
| José Francisco Montes José Francisco Montes José Francisco Montes was President of Honduras : 11 January - 4 February 1862 and 11 December 1862 - 7 September 1863.... (acting) |
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11 January 1862 | 4 February 1862 | None |
| Victoriano Castellanos Victoriano Castellanos Victoriano Castellanos Cortes was President of Honduras 4 February - 11 December 1862.-Biography:Don Victoriano Castellanos Cortes, was born in Santa Rosa de Copan on March 23, 1796 and died a December 11, 1865 in Comayagua... (acting) |
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4 February 1862 | 11 December 1862 | None |
| José Francisco Montes José Francisco Montes José Francisco Montes was President of Honduras : 11 January - 4 February 1862 and 11 December 1862 - 7 September 1863.... (acting) |
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11 December 1862 | 7 September 1863 | None |
| José María Medina José María Medina José María Medina was temporarily President of Honduras between 1 September and 31 December 1863, and then served for a much longer period between 15 March 1864 and 26 July 1872. He provisionally served a third time between 12 August and 27 August 1876.... (acting) |
7 September 1863 | 31 December 1863 | None | |
| Francisco Inestroza Francisco Inestroza Francisco Inestroza was President of Honduras 31 December 1863 - 15 March 1864.... (acting) |
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31 December 1863 | 15 March 1864 | None |
| José María Medina José María Medina José María Medina was temporarily President of Honduras between 1 September and 31 December 1863, and then served for a much longer period between 15 March 1864 and 26 July 1872. He provisionally served a third time between 12 August and 27 August 1876.... |
15 March 1864 | 26 July 1872 | Liberal | |
| Céleo Arias Céleo Arias Carlos Céleo Arias López was President of Honduras from 26 July 1872 until 13 January 1874. His presidency was dominated by the invasion of Honduras by both Guatemala and El Salvador. In spite of putting a strong resistance Arias was forced to give up the presidency in Comayagua.... (provisional) |
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26 July 1872 | 13 January 1874 | Liberal |
| Ponciano Leiva Ponciano Leiva Ponciano Leiva was President of Honduras 13 January 1874 - 8 June 1876 and 30 November 1891 - 7 August 1893. Leiva was a conservative.... |
13 January 1874 | 8 June 1876 | National | |
| Marcelino Mejía Marcelino Mejía Marcelino Mejía was President of Honduras 8–13 June 1876.... (provisional) |
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8 June 1876 | 13 June 1876 | National |
| Crescencio Gómez Crescencio Gómez Crescencio Gómez Valladares served as President of Honduras on two occasions. However his total time as president was less than six months.Gomez's terms of office were:... (provisional) |
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13 June 1876 | 12 August 1876 | Liberal |
| José María Medina José María Medina José María Medina was temporarily President of Honduras between 1 September and 31 December 1863, and then served for a much longer period between 15 March 1864 and 26 July 1872. He provisionally served a third time between 12 August and 27 August 1876.... (provisional) |
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12 August 1876 | 27 August 1876 | Liberal |
| Marco Aurelio Soto Marco Aurelio Soto Marco Aurelio Soto was President of Honduras from 27 August 1876 until 19 October 1883. he was known as a liberal. He was a reforming President and had a great impact on the Honduras of his time, including the establishment of the Biblioteca Nacional de Honduras in 1880.-Biography:Dr. Marco... |
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27 August 1876 | 19 October 1883 | Liberal |
| Council of Ministers | |
19 October 1883 | 30 November 1883 | Council of Ministers |
| Luis Bográn Luis Bográn Luis Bográn Barahona was a President of Honduras, who served two consecutive presidential terms from 30 November 1883 to 30 November 1891. He was born in the northern Honduran department of Santa Bárbara on 3 June 1849 to Saturnino Bográn Bonilla and Gertrudis Barahona Leiva. He was a member of a... |
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30 November 1883 | 30 November 1891 | National |
| Ponciano Leiva Ponciano Leiva Ponciano Leiva was President of Honduras 13 January 1874 - 8 June 1876 and 30 November 1891 - 7 August 1893. Leiva was a conservative.... |
30 November 1891 | 7 August 1893 | National | |
| Domingo Vásquez Domingo Vásquez Domingo Vásquez was President of Honduras 7 August 1893 - 22 February 1894. He lost power as a result of Honduras being defeated in a war with Nicaragua and was replaced by Policarpo Bonilla.-Sources:*... |
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7 August 1893 | 22 February 1894 | Liberal |
| Policarpo Bonilla Policarpo Bonilla José Policarpo Bonilla Vasquez was President of Honduras between 22 February 1894 until 1 February 1899.-Biography:He was born on 17 March 1858 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, his parents were Inocete Bonilla and Juana Vasquez. He became a lawyer on 17 March 1878, held posts in the government of Marco... |
22 February 1894 | 1 February 1899 | National | |
| Terencio Sierra Terencio Sierra Terencio Sierra Romero was President of Honduras between 1 February 1899 and 1 February 1903.Sierra was born in Coray, Valle, Honduras. After studying in Comayagua he became a typographist in El Salvador before travelling through Central and South America as an accountant in the shipping industry... |
1 February 1899 | 1 February 1903 | Liberal | |
| Juan Ángel Arias Boquín Juan Ángel Arias Boquín Juan Ángel Arias Boquín was President of Honduras 1 February - 13 April 1903.He was Member of the Partido Liberal de Honduras.... |
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1 February 1903 | 13 April 1903 | Liberal |
| Manuel Bonilla Manuel Bonilla General Manuel Bonilla Chirinos was President of Honduras from 13 April 1903 to 25 February 1907, and again from 1 February 1912 till 21 March 1913.... |
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13 April 1903 | 25 February 1907 | National |
| Miguel Oquelí Bustillo Miguel Oquelí Bustillo Miguel Oquelí Bustillo was President of Honduras for two months 25 February - 18 April 1907.... (Chairman of the Provisional Government Junta) |
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25 February 1907 | 18 April 1907 | None |
| Miguel R. Dávila Miguel R. Dávila General Miguel Rafael Dávila Cuellar was President of Honduras between 18 April 1907 and 28 March 1911. He occupied various posts in the government of Policarpo Bonilla, before becoming President himself. He died in Honduras on 11 October 1927.... |
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18 April 1907 | 28 March 1911 | National |
| Francisco Bertrand Francisco Bertrand Francisco Bertrand Barahona was twice President of Honduras, first from 28 March 1911 to 1 February 1912, and then again between 21 March 1913 and 9 September 1919. His successor and predecessor was Manuel Bonilla.... (acting) |
28 March 1911 | 1 February 1912 | National | |
| Manuel Bonilla Manuel Bonilla General Manuel Bonilla Chirinos was President of Honduras from 13 April 1903 to 25 February 1907, and again from 1 February 1912 till 21 March 1913.... |
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1 February 1912 | 21 March 1913 | National |
| Francisco Bertrand Francisco Bertrand Francisco Bertrand Barahona was twice President of Honduras, first from 28 March 1911 to 1 February 1912, and then again between 21 March 1913 and 9 September 1919. His successor and predecessor was Manuel Bonilla.... |
21 March 1913 | 9 September 1919 | National | |
| Salvador Aguirre Salvador Aguirre (Honduras) Salvador Aguirre was acting President of Honduras for one week, from 9 through 16 September 1919.In early 1919 by then President of Honduras was Francisco Bertrand Barahona, who his opponents were thrown against a Civil War, for which the provisional presidency went to Salvador Aguirre and that... (acting) |
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9 September 1919 | 16 September 1919 | National |
| Vicente Mejía Colindres Vicente Mejía Colindres Vicente Mejía Colindres was President of Honduras between 16 September and 5 October 1919; and again between 1 February 1929 and 1 February 1933. A successful beginning to his presidency was dampened by the effects of the 1929 economic depression... (acting) |
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16 September 1919 | 5 October 1919 | Liberal |
| Francisco Bográn Francisco Bográn Francisco Bográn was the President of Honduras from 5 October 1919 to 1 February 1920. He was half-brother and first cousin of previous president Luis Bográn.-Sources:*http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Honduras.htm... (acting) |
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5 October 1919 | 1 February 1920 | Liberal |
| Rafael López Gutiérrez Rafael López Gutiérrez General Rafael López Gutiérrez was President of Honduras between 1 February 1920 and 10 March 1924. A former general in the Honduran Army, Gutierrez attempted to extend his term in office past its designated end, and was forced from office... |
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1 February 1920 | 10 March 1924 | Liberal |
| Francisco Bueso Francisco Bueso General Francisco Bueso was acting President of Honduras for less than two months, from 10 March to 27 April 1924.His predecessor, General Rafael López Gutiérrez, had died while in office and Bueso succeeded him... (acting) |
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10 March 1924 | 27 April 1924 | Liberal |
| Tiburcio Carías Andino Tiburcio Carías Andino Tiburcio Carías Andino was a Honduran military man with a reputation as a strongman. He founded the National Party of Honduras in 1918, and was President of Honduras twice with the first term beginning in April 1924.... (First Chief of the Liberating Revolution) |
27 April 1924 | 30 April 1924 | National | |
| Vicente Tosta Vicente Tosta Vicente Tosta Carrasco was provisional President of Honduras for ten months, from 30 April 1924 through 1 February 1925.WAR CIVIL... (provisional) |
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30 April 1924 | 1 February 1925 | Liberal |
| Miguel Paz Barahona Miguel Paz Barahona Miguel Paz Barahona was President of Honduras from 1 February 1925 to 1 February 1929. Barahona was a member of the National Party of Honduras .The PNH nominated Barahona as their presidential candidate in 1924... |
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1 February 1925 | 1 February 1929 | National |
| Vicente Mejía Colindres Vicente Mejía Colindres Vicente Mejía Colindres was President of Honduras between 16 September and 5 October 1919; and again between 1 February 1929 and 1 February 1933. A successful beginning to his presidency was dampened by the effects of the 1929 economic depression... |
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1 February 1929 | 1 February 1933 | Liberal |
| Tiburcio Carías Andino Tiburcio Carías Andino Tiburcio Carías Andino was a Honduran military man with a reputation as a strongman. He founded the National Party of Honduras in 1918, and was President of Honduras twice with the first term beginning in April 1924.... |
1 February 1933 | 1 January 1949 | National | |
| Juan Manuel Gálvez Juan Manuel Gálvez Juan Manuel Gálvez Durón was President of Honduras from 1 January 1949 until 5 December 1954. His election, for the National Party of Honduras , ended the 16-year dictatorship of Tiburcio Carías Andino.... |
1 January 1949 | 5 December 1954 | National | |
| Julio Lozano Díaz Julio Lozano Díaz Julio Lozano Díaz , was first vice-president and then president of Honduras, from 5 December 1954 until 21 October 1956.Previously he was an accountant for the Rosario Mining Company.... (Supreme Head of State) |
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5 December 1954 | 21 October 1956 | National |
| Military Government Council Military Government Council The Junta Militar of 1956–1957 was a military triumvirate composed by General Roque Rodríguez , Roberto Gálvez Barnes Government and Héctor Caracciolli .They led a peaceful military coup against the unpopular President Julio Lozano Díaz in 1956... |
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21 October 1956 | 21 December 1957 | Military |
| Ramón Villeda Morales Ramón Villeda Morales Ramón Villeda Morales is a municipality in the Honduran department of Gracias a Dios.... |
21 December 1957 | 3 October 1963 | Liberal | |
| Oswaldo López Arellano Oswaldo López Arellano Oswaldo Enrique López Arellano was a two-time President of Honduras, first from 1963 to 1971 and again from 1972 to 1975. He gained power both times via military force.... |
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3 October 1963 | 7 June 1971 | Military |
| Ramón Ernesto Cruz Uclés Ramón Ernesto Cruz Uclés Ramón Ernesto Cruz Uclés was the President of Honduras from 7 June 1971 till 4 December 1972.Cruz was born in San Juan de Flores in Honduras. His Father was Carlos Alberto Cruz and his mother Elisa Ucles Rosales. He was the eldest son, his brothers were: Herlinda, Carlos, Raul, Rene and Marta... |
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7 June 1971 | 4 December 1972 | National |
| Oswaldo López Arellano Oswaldo López Arellano Oswaldo Enrique López Arellano was a two-time President of Honduras, first from 1963 to 1971 and again from 1972 to 1975. He gained power both times via military force.... (Head of State) |
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4 December 1972 | 22 April 1975 | Military |
| Juan Alberto Melgar Castro Juan Alberto Melgar Castro Juan Alberto Melgar Castro was a general of the Honduran military who served as the head of state of Honduras from April 22, 1975 to August 7, 1979, when he was removed from power by others in the military.... (Head of State) |
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22 April 1975 | 7 August 1978 | Military |
| Policarpo Paz García Policarpo Paz García Policarpo Juan Paz García was a Honduran military leader and autocrat who served as President of Honduras from 7 August 1978 until 27 January 1982.... (Provisional) |
7 August 1978 | 27 January 1982 | Military | |
| Roberto Suazo Córdova Roberto Suazo Córdova Roberto Suazo Córdova is a former President of Honduras.-Biography:In 1949, he graduated as a doctor from the University of San Carlos of Guatemala. After his graduation, Suazo practiced his profession in the general hospital of Guatemala City... |
27 January 1982 | 27 January 1986 | Liberal | |
| José Azcona del Hoyo José Azcona del Hoyo José Simón Azcona del Hoyo was President of Honduras from 27 January 1986 to 27 January 1990 for the Liberal Party of Honduras . He was born in La Ceiba in Honduras.-Career:... |
27 January 1986 | 27 January 1990 | Liberal | |
| Rafael Leonardo Callejas | 27 January 1990 | 27 January 1994 | National | |
| Carlos Roberto Reina Carlos Roberto Reina Carlos Roberto Reina Idiáquez was a politician of the Liberal Party of Honduras, and President of Honduras from January 27, 1994 to January 27, 1998.... |
27 January 1994 | 27 January 1998 | Liberal | |
| Carlos Roberto Flores Carlos Roberto Flores Carlos Roberto Flores Facussé was President of Honduras from 27 January 1998 to 27 January 2002 and President of the National Congress from 25 January 1994 to 25 January 1998.- Biography :... |
27 January 1998 | 27 January 2002 | Liberal | |
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27 January 2002 | 27 January 2006 | National |
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27 January 2006 | 28 June 2009 | Liberal |
| Roberto Micheletti Roberto Micheletti Roberto Micheletti Baín is a former de facto president of Honduras who served as a result of the 2009 coup d'état. The Honduran military was ordered by the Supreme Court to forcefully detain President Manuel Zelaya once the Court stated he was violating the Honduran constitution; Zelaya was exiled... (acting) |
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28 June 2009 | 27 January 2010 | Liberal |
| Porfirio Lobo Sosa | 27 January 2010 | Present | National | |