Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Abbreviations ix
4. Preface xi
5. Introduction 1
6. 1 From El Mozote to El Castaño, 1942–1974 23
7. 2 Economy, Society, and Culture in Northern Morazán 42
8. 3 Political Incorporation, 1974–1977 60
9. 4 The Ligas Populares 28 de Febrero, 1977–1980 85
10. 5 A Political Activist in the War, 1980–1988 110
11. 6 Departure and Return, 1988–2010 134
12. Conclusion 145
13. Appendix 1: On Fabio Argueta’s Political Formation 157
14. Appendix 2: Interviews Cited 163
15. Notes 167
16. References 189
17. Index 199
18. About the Author 209