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When did Honduras gain independence from Spain?
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Honduras gained independence from Spain in 1821. Following this, the country was briefly part of the Mexican empire until 1823, when it joined the United Provinces of Central America. Honduras eventually declared its absolute independence on November 5, 1838, following the collapse of that federation.12