The First Bombings
Arminda remembers experiencing the first bombings as a child and being so curious she wasn’t even scared.
Displacement
The Massacre of La Quesera
Damián describes the massacre of La Quesera, in San Vicente province.
The May “Guinda”
Élida narrates how she and others survived the “May Guinda” in 1982 by waiting until nighttime to walk in order to avoid detection by the military.
The May “Guinda”
Rosa describes how the “May Guinda” of 1982 was the hardest guinda of all, and how during those 27 days her brother and other relatives died.
The May “Guinda”: Crossing the Sumpul River
Juana relates her difficult experience during the May Guinda, attempting to cross the Sumpul River with her four children.
The Soccer War
Clara recalls the Soccer War between El Salvador and Honduras, and staying behind with her children while her husband slept somewhere in the mountains.
The Sumpul River massacre
Rufino remembers the efforts people made to cross the Sumpul River during the “May Guinda.”
The Years of “Guindas”
Amanda remembers years of military operations which led the civilian population to flee in fear of being massacred.
What is a “Guinda”?
Hermelinda explains the meaning of the term “guinda”.