Honduras and Costa Rica secede from the Federal Republic of Central America
- When
- 1838
- Where
- Federal Republic of Central America; Federal Congress
- Episodes
- 2
The Federal Republic of Central America dissolved during a second civil war (1838–1840). While Nicaragua seceded in April 1838, the legacy row's November 1838 date for Honduras and Costa Rica is unsupported by the provided passages. The text notes Costa Rica's prior secession in 1829 and rejoining in 1831, and the Federal Congress's May 1838 declaration allowing states to establish governments. No specific November 1838 secession acts for Honduras or Costa Rica are sourced.
Episodes
- Nicaragua Secession
Nicaragua seceded from the Federal Republic of Central America on 30 April 1838, preceding the November 1838 events.
- Federal Congress Declaration
The Federal Congress declared each state free to establish any form of republican government on 30 May 1838.
Background and detail
Background. The Federal Republic of Central America existed between 1823 and 1839/1841, comprising five states including Honduras and Costa Rica. Economic troubles, caused by tax collection failures and inadequate infrastructure, contributed to instability. The republic descended into a second civil war from 1838 to 1840, leading to the declaration of independence by its states and the cessation of the federal republic.
Constitutional Mechanics. On 30 May 1838, the Federal Congress convened and declared that each of the five states was free to establish any form of republican government. This legislative act preceded the specific secessions. Nicaragua seceded on 30 April 1838. Costa Rica had previously seceded on 1 April 1829 but rejoined in February 1831. The provided passages do not specify the exact dates or mechanics for the November 1838 secessions of Honduras and Costa Rica.
Dissolution. The federal republic ceased to exist by the end of the second civil war (1838–1840). Federally elected government officials, including Morazán, left office on 2 February 1839. El Salvador declared independence on 30 January 1841. The dissolution resulted in the states declaring independence, though specific dates for Honduras and Costa Rica in November 1838 are not supported by the supplied evidence.
People involved
- Francisco Morazán · Federally elected official, described elsewhere as Central America's president
Sources
- Federal Republic of Central America Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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