October 21 - Armed Forces Day in Honduras

Posted October 21, 2017
Most nations have some sort of army, and probably a navy and air force as well. Honduras is no exception.

But Honduras has quite the history of the armed forces being very active in the government. Unlike the U.S. and other countries, there have been many military coups - which means that elements in the military took over the government, ousted the president, and put a general or other military leader into the leadership role of the whole country.

On this date in 1956, as a matter of fact, was one such military coup.
Honduras is located in Central America.

Honduras re-established a non-military government (aka civilian government) in 1979, although it continues to be fairly unstable. It's one of the poorest nations in the Americas.

Still, as with all countries, there are some wonderful things about Honduras:

Mayan ruins

Lovely scenery, including beautiful
beaches and waterfalls

Resorts and diving
Wildlife, including the endangered
manatee
Colorful culture and fruit



And of course, the people!



 

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