1980s Salvadoran Civil War

The 1980s Salvadoran Civil War was a conflict in El Salvador between the government, backed by the United States, and leftist rebel groups seeking social and land reforms. The war was marked by brutal violence, including massacres and human rights abuses by both sides. The government aimed to suppress the insurgents, who fought for economic equality and political change. The conflict caused widespread suffering, displacement, and loss of life, eventually ending with peace agreements in 1992. It reflected deep social inequalities and Cold War tensions, shaping El Salvador's modern history.