President of Honduras facts for kids

Quick facts for kids President of the Republic of Honduras
Coat of arms of Honduras
Incumbent Nasry Asfura since 27 January 2026
Style	Mr. President (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic)
Residence	Palacio José Cecilio del Valle
Term length	Four years
Constituting instrument	Constitution of Honduras (1982)
Inaugural holder	José Francisco Zelaya y Ayes
Formation	September 16, 1824 (201 years ago) (1824-09-16) (first) 27 January 1982 (current)
Deputy	Vice President of Honduras
Salary	L 102,560 / US$4,159 monthly
Website	presidencia.gob.hn

The President of Honduras is the main leader of the country. This important role means they are both the head of state (the symbolic leader) and the head of government (the person who runs the country day-to-day). The President is also the Commander-in-chief of the country's Armed Forces.

Honduras has three main parts to its government: the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. The President leads the Executive branch. Their most important job is to make sure the country's Constitution, laws, and agreements are followed. People in Honduras vote directly for their President, who serves for four years.

How a President is Chosen

Who Can Be President?

To become President of Honduras, a person must meet several strict requirements. These rules help ensure that the country's leader is well-suited for the job. Here are some of the main qualifications:

• They must have been born in Honduras.
• They must be older than 30 years old when the election takes place.
• They must have all the rights of a Honduran citizen.
• They cannot be a leader of any church or religious group.
• They cannot be actively serving in the military during the six months before the election.
• They cannot hold certain high-level government jobs, like a judge or a secretary of state, for at least six months before the election.
• They cannot be an officer in the armed forces or police, or an active soldier, for at least 12 months before the election.
• They cannot be married to or a close relative of the current President, a military leader, or certain other high-ranking officials in the year before the election.

What the President Does

Key Responsibilities and Powers

The President of Honduras has many important duties and powers to lead the country. These responsibilities are outlined in the Constitution. Here are some of the key things the President does:

• Makes sure the Constitution, treaties, and laws are followed throughout the country.
• Guides the country's overall direction and represents Honduras to other nations.
• Works to keep Honduras safe, independent, and honorable.
• Chooses and removes members of their cabinet, who are like ministers or secretaries helping to run different parts of the government.
• Can ask the National Congress (the law-making body) to meet for special sessions if needed.
• Can speak to the National Congress at any time and help suggest new laws.
• Creates rules and decisions based on existing laws.
• Manages how Honduras interacts with other countries (this is called foreign policy).
• Signs agreements with other countries, which Congress then approves.
• Appoints ambassadors to represent Honduras in other nations.
• Welcomes leaders and diplomatic representatives from other countries.
• Is the top leader of the Armed Forces, holding the rank of Major General.
• Can declare war or peace if Congress is not meeting, but Congress must be called immediately.
• Ensures that all government workers do their jobs correctly.
• Manages the country's money, known as the Treasury.
• Can make special decisions about the economy and money if it's important for the country, reporting these to Congress.
• Helps plan for the country's development, with approval from Congress.
• Manages public education and works to improve it.
• Oversees and improves healthcare for all people in Honduras.
• Guides the country's economic and financial plans.
• Can approve, reject, or publish new laws passed by Congress.
• Creates, maintains, and removes public services as needed.

How the President is Elected

The President of Honduras is chosen by the people through a national election. Citizens vote for their preferred candidate. The person who receives the most votes becomes President. For example, the election held in 2025 resulted in Nasry Asfura becoming President on January 27, 2026.

See also

In Spanish: Presidente de Honduras para niños

• Honduras
• List of presidents of Honduras
• History of Honduras
• Presidential Palace of Honduras