The following lists events that happened during 2020 in Central America: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
[2] Authorities declared the independence of Central America on September 15, 1821, becoming part of the First Mexican Empire.
[5] In 1821 El Salvador became part of the First Mexican Empire, which gave way to the Federal Republic of Central America in 1823.
[7] The Captaincy General of Guatemala declared independence from Spain on September 15, 1821, when it was absorbed by the Mexican Empire.
[13] The Independence of Panama from Spain was accomplished through a bloodless revolt between in November 1821 after which time it joined Gran Colombia.