Thirty Three Years On: A Rediscovery of San Salvador
Background As a humanitarian during the civil war, I first arrived in San Salvador in 1991. San Salvador served as a centre for Spain until the 1821 independence. Its history has endured many challenges, including devastating earthquakes, political upheaval and periods of intense violence. Amidst the visible conflict, I fell in love with this crazy capital. The war pitted the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) against the government and military forces. Horrific human rights abuses and civilian disappearances characterised this war. I narrowly escaped my own death in this city, a chilling reminder of… The post Thirty Three Years On: A Rediscovery of San Salvador appeared first on Wild About Travel.

Background As a humanitarian during the civil war, I first arrived in San Salvador in 1991. San Salvador served as a centre for Spain until the 1821 independence. Its history has endured many challenges, including devastating earthquakes, political upheaval and periods of intense violence. Amidst the visible conflict, I fell in love with this crazy capital. The war pitted the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) against the government and military forces. Horrific human rights abuses and civilian disappearances characterised this war. I narrowly escaped my own death in this city, a chilling reminder of…
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