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Background El Salvador, in 26 editions.

The entry for El Salvador published Background in 26 editions of 36, from 2000 to 2025. The text changed in 4 editions. Each is shown as published. Background in every entry.

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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 provided for military and political reforms. El Salvador is beset by one of the world's highest homicide rates and pervasive criminal gangs.

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 provided for military and political reforms. El Salvador is beset by one of the world's highest homicide rates and pervasive criminal gangs.
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Central Intelligence Agency. “El Salvador: Background.” The World Factbook, 2000–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/el-salvador/background.

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