el salvador

Discusses why some people leave El Salvador, following Benito and his family as they flee gang violence.

"Growing up in rural El Salvador in the wake of the civil war, Ernesto Flores had always had a fascination with the United States, the faraway land of skyscrapers and Nikes, while his identical twin, Raul, never felt that northbound tug. But when Ernesto ends up on the wrong side of the region's brutal gangs he is forced to flee the country, and Raul, because he looks just like his brother, follows close behind--away from one danger and toward the great American unknown. In this urgent chronicle of contemporary immigration, journalist Lauren Markham follows the seventeen-year-old Flores twins as they make their harrowing journey across the Rio Grande and the Texas desert, into the hands of immigration authorities, and from there to their estranged older brother's custody in Oakland, CA. Soon these unaccompanied minors are navigating a new school in a new language, working to pay down their mounting coyote debt, and facing their day in immigration court, while also encountering the triumphs and pitfalls of life as American teenagers--girls, grades, Facebook--with only each other for support "--Provided by publisher.

Describes the country of El Salvador in Latin America. Focuses on its geography, history, government, economy, and environment. Contains information on its people, lifestyle, religion, and language. Also provides data on its arts, festivals, and food.

Provides information about El Salvador and describes its geography, history, politics, and wildlife. Describes the native people, its customs and holidays, and daily activities including school, work, and play. Presents basic facts about El Salvador and includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.

Introduces the land, food, holidays, and wildlife of El Salvador.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Oscar Romero until his assassination in 1980, describing his childhood and early life, and detailing his acts as Archbishop of San Salvador.

Presents a comprehensive examination of the 1992 peace accords, the history of freedom of expression in El Salvador prior to and after the accords, and media coverage of human rights issues and violations.

The last time Nicolas saw his mother, she was slumped over him, mortally wounded by gunfire that erupted in a crowded plaza during a funeral for a martyred archbishop. Watching while her body is dragged away with other victims, Nicol?s believes that his mother is still alive. He vows to find her again, no matter what. Thus begins the young boy's harrowing journey through his war-ravaged country--a journey that brings him face-to-face with the danger, cruelty, and violence inflicted today on so many parts of the world by terrorism and repression. Inspired by real events.

Introduces the geography, history, government, people, and economy of the smallest and most densely populated of the Central American nations.

"Previously published in . . . The New York review of books in October 1982." Discusses the situation of anarchy and terrorism in El Salvador as of 1982.