El Salvador Civil War

The El Salvador Civil War lasted from 1980 to 1992, rooted in deep social inequalities, political repression, and economic hardship. The conflict pitted the military-backed government against leftist guerrilla groups, primarily the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN). Human rights abuses were widespread, with thousands of deaths and disappearances. The war attracted international attention, notably from the U.S., which supported the government. Peace negotiations culminated in the Chapultepec Peace Accords in 1992, leading to political reforms and the FMLN's transition into a legitimate political party, though challenges in social equity and violence persist today.