The Honduran State is a constitutional, republican, democratic and representative order whose sovereignty belongs to the people. The Constitution of 11 January 1982, Decree No. 131, defines the roles of Congress, the Executive and the Judiciary. These powers shape lawmaking, government decisions, judicial protection and the organization of public institutions. Public administration, municipalities, public finances, oversight and security institutions apply this framework in their work. Honduran citizens aged 18 or older may vote when they are enrolled and eligible in the Censo Nacional Electoral and present a DNI. Primaries take place in March of an election year, while general elections take place in November; the CNE organizes the elections and declares the results. The elected offices include the President and three Designados, 128 congressional representatives, 20 PARLACEN representatives and the members of 298 municipal corporations.
Politics in Honduras
Politics in Honduras combines the constitutional organization of the State with elections that choose national, regional and municipal representatives. The Constitution establishes Congress, the Executive and the Judiciary as complementary and independent powers. Elections determine the President, congressional representatives, PARLACEN representatives and municipal corporations.
Tip
Use the level of government that directly relates to your issue when assessing politics in Honduras. Verify your enrollment in the Censo Nacional Electoral and your DNI before relying on an election date, then distinguish primaries from general elections when planning your participation.