Foreign ministers from Honduras and El Salvador decide to negotiate a general peace treaty.
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Negotiations on a general pacification process
1973
Foreign ministers from Honduras and El Salvador decide to negotiate a general peace treaty. |
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The U.S. let go of the Swan Islands
1972
The U.S. give back Swan Island |
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An era of military order begins
1972
1972. A period of military order begins in the country and stretches out until 1981 when Liberal Party’s Suazo Cordoba took power |
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Presidency of Ramon Cruz
1971
1971. Presidency of Ramon Ernesto Cruz from the National Party |
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Demilitarized zone
1970
A 3-km demilitarized zone along the common border of Honduras and El Salvador is established |
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Borderline conflict known as the War of the 100 Hours
1969
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A border rift considered as the War of 100 Hours. El Salvador invaded Honduras on July 14 and the cease-fire was declared on July 18. the OAE managed to put an end to the fighting on both sides. Some 1,100 Salvadorans are kicked out of Honduras. The cruel 100-hour conflict made a dent in the region’s common market as the Salvadoran industry plunged into a crisis. |
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Military regime headed by Lopez Arellano
1969
1969. A military regime, headed by Lopez Arellano, is established. During his term in office, the so-called Soccer War was launched against El Salvador. |
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Closing of the first Meeting of Central American Foreign Ministers
1965
The first Extraordinary Conference of Central American Foreign Ministers comes to an end |
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Honduras breaks diplomatic relations with Cuba
1961
1961. Honduras breaks diplomatic relations with Cuba |
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Military uprising is quelled
1959
President Villeda Morales quenches a military uprising headed by General Velasquez. |
