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1956 Military Coup and Political Transformation in Honduras

Name: 1956 Military Coup and Political Transformation in Honduras
Start: 2026-10-25T14:45:38Z
Location: Honduras

Honduras · Latin America + Caribbean region

detected 2026-10-25T14:45:38Z updated 2026-10-25T14:45:38Z

On October 21, 1956, Honduras experienced a political transformation marked by a military coup that overthrew Julio Lozano. The event was tied to class struggles, the power of the banana industry, and the rise of military prominence in the country.

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Category: ⚔️ Conflict
Severity: Medium
Confidence: Low
Sources: 1
Location: Approximate (country level)

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