National Party (Honduras)
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National Party of Honduras
Partido Nacional de Honduras |
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| President | Reinaldo Antonio Sánchez Rivera |
| Executive Secretary | Juan Diego Zelaya |
| Founded | 27 February 1902; 115 years ago |
| Headquarters | Comayagüela, Honduras |
| Youth wing | Nationalist Youth (Juventud Nacionalista) |
| Ideology |
Conservatism, Nationalism |
| Political position | Right-wing |
| International affiliation |
International Democrat Union, Centrist Democrat International (observer) |
| Regional affiliation |
Union of Latin American Parties, Christian Democrat Organization of America |
| Colors | Blue |
| National Congress |
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The National Party of Honduras (PNH; Spanish: Partido Nacional de Honduras) is a political party in Honduras founded on February 27, 1902, by Manuel Bonilla Chirinos. Historically it has been one of the two most influential parties in the country. The party's platform is based on Christian humanist doctrine, and its five main principles are common wealth, dignity of the human person, equality, solidarity and subsidiarity.
Since the foundation of the National Party, Honduras has had 13 Nationalist presidents. Manuel Bonilla was the first (1903–1907), and the most recent is the current president, Juan Orlando Hernández.
In the 2013 election the National Party obtained the largest number of seats in Congress and municipalities. The National Party has been accused of embezzling millions of dollars.
The ideology of the party can be traced back to national hero Jose Trinidad Cabañas's principles and thinking. Cabañas believed in a strong sense of patriotism, and that national interest was over any other interest. Moreover, in the late 1800s, actors such as Ponciano Leiva and Luis Bogran made efforts to conform an institution which reflected their ideology.
The Progressive Party, led by Ponciano Leiva, joined forces by a movement led by General Manuel Bonilla. On 27 February 1902, in Tegucigalpa, both parts install the great National Convention, backed by 40,000 signatures from men and women with high democratic vocation, progressive ideology and a strong sense of patriotism. That event was the birth of the National Party of Honduras.
The official flag of the National Party of Honduras is blue with a white star in the middle. Blue represents Honduran skies and seas, while the white star represents pureness of ideals; Unity, fraternity and discipline.
Fraternity, equality and justice are reflected in the official seal. Holding arms represent fraternity among Honduran citizens. The weighting scale represents equality between men and women. The burning torch shines defending those in need. The seal also states the party´s motto: Social Justice with Liberty and Democracy.
"We are a democratic political organization with transforming leaders and a modern ideological agenda, linked with all social sectors in order to generate growth and the well being of all Hondurans."
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