El Salvador Holds Elections
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Government and Politics
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Civil Wars, Coups, Elections, Voting
- Curriculum: Latin American History
- Geographical Location: Central America, El Salvador
- Date: March 28, 1982
Article abstract: In an attempt to end a bloody civil war, the people of El Salvador held an election, but it failed to provide a political solution to the crisis.
The Oligarchy Rules
El Salvador, a small nation of Central America, has a long history of political violence. An oligarchy—a small group of wealthy landholders and business executives—controlled the government and security forces for decades. They used their political and military power to maintain their dominance over the country. The oligarchy set up elections to protect its own...
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