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Carlos Roberto Reina
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| President of Honduras | |
| In office 27 January 1994 – 27 January 1998 |
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| Vice President | Walter López Reyes |
| Preceded by | Rafael Leonardo Callejas |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Roberto Flores |
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Carlos Roberto Reina Idiáquez
13 March 1926 Comayagüela, Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras |
| Died | 19 August 2003 (aged 77) Tegucigalpa, Honduras |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Honduras |
| Spouse | Bessie Watson |
| Profession | Lawyer, diplomat, politician |
Carlos Roberto Reina Idiáquez (born March 13, 1926 – died August 19, 2003) was an important leader from Honduras. He was a lawyer and a diplomat, which means he worked with other countries. He served as the President of Honduras from 1994 to 1998. Carlos Roberto Reina was a member of the Liberal Party.
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About Carlos Roberto Reina
Carlos Roberto Reina was born in a city called Comayagüela, in Honduras. His wife, Bessie Watson, was from the United States. They had two daughters together.
He went to the National Autonomous University of Honduras. There, he studied law and social sciences. After that, he continued his studies in London and Paris.
His Political Journey
Carlos Roberto Reina had a long career in politics. He held many important jobs both in his country and around the world.
- He was a judge in the city of Tegucigalpa.
- He worked at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
- He was the Ambassador of Honduras to France. This means he represented Honduras in France.
- He was also the leader of the Liberal Party.
Reina was arrested several times when he was younger. This happened because he spoke out against military governments. In 1944, he protested against a leader named Tiburcio Carías. Later, in the 1960s, he was put in prison twice by General Oswaldo López. General López had taken control of Honduras with the military.
Because of these experiences, Reina became a strong supporter of human rights. He believed everyone should be treated fairly. In 1979, he became the president of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. This court helps protect human rights in the Americas.
President of Honduras (1994–1998)
Carlos Roberto Reina became president in November 1993. He won the election with 56% of the votes. He was the candidate for the Liberal Party of Honduras. His running mates, who would help him lead, included Walter López, Juan de la Cruz Avelar, and Guadalupe Jerezano Mejía.
On January 27, 1994, Reina took over from the previous president, Rafael Leonardo Callejas. Honduras was facing some economic challenges at that time. The country had a lot of debt to other countries. This debt made up a big part of what Honduras earned from its exports.
Even though about 700 million dollars of debt were forgiven, the total debt was still high.
In his first speech as president, Reina promised a "moral revolution." He said, "We will defeat corruption; we will give currency to social liberalism. We will see the moral revolution to its end." This meant he wanted to make the government more honest and fair. Whether his plan fully succeeded is still a topic people discuss.
One of President Reina's main goals was to change the Armed Forces (the military). Most of these changes happened within his first year in office. He transferred power from military leaders to civilian leaders. This meant that elected officials, not military generals, would be in charge.
He also ended compulsory military service. This meant young men no longer had to join the military by force. Some people thought these changes were good, while others worried they might lead to new problems for young men.
After His Presidency
Carlos Roberto Reina finished his term as president on January 27, 1998. Later, in October 1998, he became the president of the Central American Parliament (Parlacén). He held this position until October 1999.
His brother shared that Carlos Roberto Reina was dealing with some health problems. He passed away on August 19, 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Roberto Reina para niños
