Aerial Bombardment
Dionisia remembers an episode in 1987, right after resettling in Guarjila, when the dropping of a bomb harmed her children.
Injustice
Arcatao During the War
Carlota remembers the challenging economic conditions that inhabitants of Arcatao experienced during the war.
Causes of the War
Obdulio connects the origins of the war to the injustices that the Salvadoran government put its people through.
Causes of the War
Cástulo shares his thoughts on the causes of the war, the injustices and oppression he witnessed, and how that fueled political organization.
Changing the System
Rosa explains her philosophy of struggle for social change.
Death of a Brother
Alberto narrates how his older brother, who was mentally ill, died during a military operation.
Demanding Justice
Dionisa demands justice and accountability for those who committed crimes.
Early Political Participation
Alberto describes his early days of political participation as a student and explains how the National Guard used blacklists as repression intensified.
Fleeing Repression
Patricia describes the difficulty of deciding to leave their homes for the first time to avoid repression and violence after her husband and brother had been detained.
Importance of Historical Memory
Trinidad explains why historical memory is so important to avoiding the repetition of history.
Lack of Access to Education
Adán remembers the financial hardship experienced by his family when he was a child and which kept him from attending school.
Las Aradas Massacre
Cástulo describes a massacre at Las Aradas on the Sumpul River in 1980 and shares some general reflections on the destructiveness of war.