The Central American Development and Economic Organization is founded with a view to ease trade and economic integration for the region.
A Central American Common Market is established
1958
The Central American Development and Economic Organization is founded with a view to ease trade and economic integration for the region. |
President Castillo Armas dies
1957
President Castillo Armas dies in an attempt on July 26 |
The Organization of Central American States is set up.
1951
The Organization of Central American States is founded in San Salvador |
Tourism increase
1950
1950. The number of hotel resorts skyrockets as the amount of visiting tourists increases. |
A claim on the territory of Belize is withdrawn
1940
A claim on the territory of Belize is withdrawn |
A claim on the territory of Belize is withdrawn
1940
A claim on the territory of Belize is withdrawn |
Local voluntary militia during World War II
1939
1939-45. During World War II a ¨Home Guard¨ is formed to provide protection and surveillance of enemy shipping. |
Common boundaries for both countries
1936
On March, 1936, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras agree on Cristo Peak to be their common boundary by the Rio Frio River |
Jorge Ubico is sworn in as president
1931
Jorge Ubico takes up power |
The Santa Maria Volcano erupts
1929
The Santa Maria Volcano erupts on November 5 |