Wars involving Honduras

Honduras has participated in various wars throughout history. Here are some important wars in which Honduras participated:

1. Central American Wars of Independence (1821-1823): Honduras fought to gain independence from the Spanish colony of Central America. As a result of these wars, the Federal Republic of Central America was established.

2. Honduras-Salvador War (1969): This war between Honduras and its neighbor El Salvador is also known as the "Football War". The reason was that the tense political and economic relations between the two countries were reflected in the football matches during the 1970 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The war took place as a short-term conflict and as a result, a ceasefire was reached.

3. Honduras-Nicaragua War (1980-1981): This war between Honduras and Nicaragua took place after the Nicaraguan Revolution. Honduras supported opposition groups fighting against Nicaragua's Soloist Sandinista government. The war occurred when Nicaragua attacked Honduras and Honduras entered Nicaraguan territory. The war ended with a ceasefire in 1981.

4. Honduras-Costa Rica Border Conflict (2010): This conflict between Honduras and Costa Rica arose from the border dispute between the two countries. Costa Rica applied to the United Nations to take back the territory occupied by Honduras. The conflict occurred as a short-term conflict and as a result, an agreement was reached between the parties. This is just a few of the wars and conflicts in which Honduras has participated. Honduras has also witnessed various internal conflicts throughout history.