Why did Honduras join the United Provinces of Central America in 1823?

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Honduras joined the United Provinces of Central America in 1823 following its independence from Mexico, which had previously incorporated the region after independence from Spain in 1821.12

The formation of this federation was driven by a liberal-dominated assembly that sought to establish a unified republican state across the former kingdom of Guatemala. By joining, Honduras became one of the five founding members of the federation, alongside Guatemala, San Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. This union was intended to foster a collective political identity, though it was soon challenged by deep-seated friction between Liberal and Conservative factions regarding governance, trade, and the role of the clergy.3412