Honduras: History

Spain gains control of Honduras.

Honduras gains independence from Spain but subsequently becomes a part of Mexico.

Honduras joins the United Provinces of Central America alongside Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.

Honduras becomes independent.

The U.S. becomes economically involved in Honduras, with an American corporation, United Fruit Company, controlling two-thirds of banana exports by 1913.

Disputes over border and immigration issues cause a short but costly war with El Salvador.

The International Court of Justice establishes the boundaries between Honduras and El Salvador.

Honduras re-establishes diplomatic ties with Cuba after Cuba was expelled from the Organization of American States in 1961.

Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua all agree on a free trade agreement with the U.S.

The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) comes into effect.

The U.S. increases its aid to Honduras to combat gang violence and help citizens from the U.S., as it speeds up deportations.

Given the widespread corruption in Honduras, an international mission is installed with a four-year mandate to address this issue.