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Guatemalan Invasion of Honduras 1855

All this turmoil may help to explain why Lindo refused an additional presidential term and instead turned over power in 1852 to the opposition liberals, headed by Trinidad Cabaņas (1852-55). Three years later, the conservative government of Guatemala invaded Honduras and ousted Cabaņas, installing in his place the conservative leader, Santos Guardiola.

The fighting between liberals and conservatives was temporarily set aside because of the 1855 appearance in Central America of an American soldier of fortune, William Walker, who established himself as president of Nicaragua in 1856. Cabaņas briefly considered seeking Walker's aid in attempting to return to power.
Last Update: December 16, 2000

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