OSHER 697 - El Salvador And The Civil War

The Salvadoran Civil War was a conflict between the military-led government of El Salvador and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front. The brutal war that led to the death of over 75,000 civilians lasted for 12 years (1980-1992), and has heavily affected the current issues faced by the country. Osher members will study historical events and ideologies that spread throughout Latin America and influenced the conflict that led to a war. We will discuss perspectives from both sides of the conflict and the role the United States played in the disruption of peace.