Miguel Paz Barahona
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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
(PNH).
The PNH nominated Barahona as their presidential candidate in 1924
. The other major political party, the Liberal Party of Honduras
(PLH), refused to nominate a candidate, which led to Barahona winning the election with 99 percent of the vote. He was succeeded in 1929 by Vicente Mejía Colindres
of the PLH, following elections
which saw an almost unprecedented peaceful transfer of power from one party to another. His presidency marked the beginning of comparative stability in Honduras that lasted for three decades, following the upheavals of the first quarter of the century.
The Miguel Paz Baraona Elementary School is named after him.
President of Honduras
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....
from 1 February 1925 to 1 February 1929. Barahona was a member of 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 PNH nominated Barahona as their presidential candidate in 1924
Honduran general election, 1924
A general election was held in Honduras on 28-30 December 1924. Voters went to the polls to elect a new President of the Republic and a new Congress....
. The other major political party, 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), refused to nominate a candidate, which led to Barahona winning the election with 99 percent of the vote. He was succeeded in 1929 by 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...
of the PLH, following elections
Honduran general election, 1928
A general election was held in Honduras on 28 October 1928. Voters went to the polls to elect a new President of the Republic and a new Congress....
which saw an almost unprecedented peaceful transfer of power from one party to another. His presidency marked the beginning of comparative stability in Honduras that lasted for three decades, following the upheavals of the first quarter of the century.
The Miguel Paz Baraona Elementary School is named after him.