1939 Honduran presidential election
A presidential election was held in Guatemala on 18 December 1939.
“On 12 December 1939, a group of five deputies presented a proposal to Congress suggesting that article 202 be reformed to allow the president Tiburcio Carías Andino and vice-president to remain in power until 1 January 1949. By Decree 16 on 18 December 1939, this proposal was unanimously adopted”. [1]
References
- ^ Stokes, William S. Honduras: an area study in government. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press. 1950. Pp. 57.
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