Every year, The Signing of the Peace Accords is a commemorative event observed on January 16. The day highlights when the Chapultepec Peace Accords were signed in El Salvador in 1992, concluding a decades-long Civil War.
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Signing of the Peace Accords – History
In 1979, leftist and moderate Salvadorans overthrew their president, Carlos Humberto Romero. El Salvador faced a civil war that lasted 12 years, killed between 70,000 and 80,000 people, and ejected more than one million people.
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In 1991, the war was ended after many attempts to maintain peace. The truce was signed by the F.M.L.N., representatives of the Salvadoran government, and other political parties and was moderated by a special representative of the U.N. Secretary-General, Álvaro de Soto.
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Signing of the Peace Accords – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 16 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | January 16 | Thursday |
| 2026 | January 16 | Friday |
| 2027 | January 16 | Saturday |
| 2028 | January 16 | Sunday |
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Signing of the Peace Accords – FAQs
Where is El Salvador?
El Salvador in Central America is the smallest country there. El Salvador is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Honduras, and Guatemala.
What is the Capital of El Salvador?
San Salvador.
What is the President of El Salvador?
The President of El Salvador is Nayib Bukele.
What is the Currency of El Salvador?
United States Dollar.
What is the Official language of El Salvador?
Spanish.