Innovation and Unity Party
political party in Honduras
The Innovation and Unity Party—Social Democracy (Spanish: Partido Innovación y Unidad Social Demócrata, PINU-SD) is a social democratic political party in Honduras, established in 1970. PINU was created by Miguel Andonie Fernández as a democratic, moderate left-wing alternative to the two major parties and the military regime. The party's request to be recognized as an official political party in Honduras was established in 1978. The party describes itself as, "a progressive and plural party that governs with transparency to achieve social justice, solidarity and the comprehensive development of Honduras in harmony with the environment." The party currently holds no seats in Congress, but held at least one seat in Congress from 1981-1985 and 1993-2021. Since the 2025 Elections, PINU came back in the National Congress but this time with 2 Seats.
History and electoral timeline
1981 elections
PINU participated in their first election in the 1981 Congressional elections, which were held on 29 November 1981. They earned three seats in the national Congress. Party founder and president Miguel Andonie Fernandez was the party's nominee for president. The party earned 1.62% of the vote.
1985 elections
At Congressional elections held 26 November 1985, PINU did not win any seats in the 134-member assembly.
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