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Procession for Monsenor Romero

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March 23rd 2010
March 24th was the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Monsenor Romero, a martyr for the Salvadoran people. He is an INCREDIBLY powerful figure in the life of most Salvadorans. He is an incredibly inspiring person. If you don't know much about him, or liberation theology, you should look it up. read some of his sermons. they are powerful. It was amazing to be in San Salvador for the ... read more

Central America Caribbean » El Salvador

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El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost about 75,000 lives, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that prov... ... read more