Brief Political History of Honduras

This video explores the basics of Honduran history and politics to explain how and why the country did not suffer through so many bouts of violence compared to its neighbors despite being the poorest country in Central America for nearly a century. It begins with the arrival of Columbus, goes through the Central American Republic years, Tiburcio Carías and the military dictatorship, spends time explaining what happened with its latest coup in 2009 against Mel Zelaya and ends with Julio Orlando Hernández, the current President.