Tiburcio Carias Andino

ModernGeneralHonduras1876 — 1969

Long-serving Honduran dictator.

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Quick Facts

Born

1876

Died

1969

Country

Honduras

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score45.8

Tiburcio Carias Andino — Complete Timeline

1933 AD

Assumption of presidency after coupPolitical Action

Carias Andino assumed the presidency of Honduras after a coup against the liberal government of Vicente Mej

CoupDictatorshipPower Consolidation

Impact: nationaldestructive

1936 AD

Extension of presidential term to 25 yearsPolitical Action◆ Major

Carias Andino orchestrated a constitutional amendment that extended the presidential term from 4 to 6 years and allowed his re-election, effectively granting him a 25-year rule. This move eliminated political opposition and cemented his authoritarian control.

Constitutional AmendmentAuthoritarianismRe-election

Impact: nationaldestructive

1937 AD

Suppression of the 1937 peasant uprisingWar◆ Major

Carias Andino's government violently suppressed a peasant uprising in western Honduras, killing hundreds. The rebellion was sparked by land dispossession and labor exploitation, and its brutal repression solidified Carias's reputation as a repressive dictator.

Peasant UprisingRepressionLand Conflict

Impact: nationaldestructive