El Mozote

Angela and I went to El Mozote a few weeks ago. December 11, 1981 over 900 people were massacred here and in the surrounding areas. Why did this happen? Its a historical example of terrorism to silence the opposition and inspire fear (the FMLN headquarters was around this area). But still, why did this happen?

Picture 1: El Mozote memorial including the names of family members killed

Picture 2: "They have not died, they are with us, with you, and all of humanity"

Picture 3: "In this place the remains of 132 persons were found in 1992--121 minors less than 12 years old. All of them have been interred in this monument. El Mozote never again!"

Picture 4: A new memorial/mural through the work of (I believe) a British nun. The memorial is for the 132 children that were found in 1992.

Picture 5: Mural on the side of the church in El Mozote, also completed through the work of a British nun.