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Honduras

Republic of Honduras

Civil lawUnitary presidential republicReviewed· 2026-08-02
Capital
Tegucigalpa
Population
10,600,000
Languages
Spanish, Garifuna
Currency
HNL

Honduras · Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of Honduras

In force since 20 January 1982, returning the country to civilian rule. It declares certain articles unamendable — the form of government, national territory, and the presidential term — and Article 239 barred anyone who had served as President from serving again, a clause at the centre of the 2009 crisis and the 2015 ruling that set it aside.

The constitutional text

In force since 20 January 1982, returning the country to civilian rule. It declares certain articles unamendable — the form of government, national territory, and the presidential term — and Article 239 barred anyone who had served as President from serving again, a clause at the centre of the 2009 crisis and the 2015 ruling that set it aside.

Separation of powers

Unitary, with 18 departments and 298 municipalities. Municipal autonomy is constitutionally protected, and the Garifuna and Miskito communities hold collectively titled coastal land recognised in Inter-American Court judgments.

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