Miguel Paz Barahona

Miguel Paz Barahona
36th President of Honduras
In office
February 1, 1925 – February 1, 1929
Preceded by Vicente Tosta
Succeeded by Vicente Mejía Colindres
Personal details
Born September 3, 1863
San Nicolás, Santa Bárbara Department
Died November 11, 1937 (aged 74)
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Nationality Honduran
Political party National Party of Honduras
Spouse(s) Mariana Leiva Castro
Alma mater Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
Profession Poltiician, Physician

Miguel Paz Baraona (September 3, 1863 – November 11, 1937) was President of Honduras from 1 February 1925 to 1 February 1929. Baraona was a member of the National Party of Honduras (PNH).

The PNH nominated Baraona as their presidential candidate in 1924. The other major political party, the Liberal Party of Honduras (PLH), refused to nominate a candidate, which led to Baraona winning the election with 99 percent of the vote. He was succeeded in 1929 by Vicente Mejía Colindres of the PLH, following elections which saw an almost unprecedented peaceful transfer of power from one party to another. His presidency marked the beginning of comparative stability in Honduras that lasted for three decades, following the upheavals of the first quarter of the century.

The Miguel Paz Baraona Elementary School is named after him.

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