Causes of the War
Obdulio connects the origins of the war to the injustices that the Salvadoran government put its people through.
Monsignor Oscar Romero
Fear and the Legacy of Romero
Clara reflects on the fear that soldiers instilled in her through their behavior but she also comments on the power of figures like Monsignor Romero.
Military Retaliation
Ramón describes how the capture of a member of the National Guard by the guerrilla unleashed more violence at the hands of the military; an example of this was the massacre of six women at El Rincón.
Origins of Repression
Esperanza describes the repression that led many in Arcatao to leave their homes.