El Salvador Delgado is a small Central American country located in the Northern Triangle of Central America. It is bordered by Guatemala to the west, Honduras to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, with an area of just 8,124 square miles. It is also the most densely populated country in the region, with a population of over 6.4 million people.
El Salvador has a long and rich history, stretching back to pre-Columbian times. The earliest known inhabitants of the region were the Lenca people, who first settled in the area around 2000 BCE. By the time of the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, the region was inhabited by a number of indigenous groups, including the Lenca, Pipil, and Ch’orti’.
The arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century brought with it a period of colonial rule. The Spanish established the Captaincy General of Guatemala in 1524, which included El Salvador as part of its territory. During this period, El Salvador was largely governed by the Spanish crown, with the exception of a brief period of independence from 1821 to 1823. In 1823, El Salvador became part of the newly formed United Provinces of Central America, which included Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.
The 19th century saw a period of political instability in El Salvador, with a number of civil wars and coups taking place. In 1932, a coup led by General Maximiliano Hernández Martínez overthrew the government and ushered in a period of military rule. This period of military rule was marked by human rights abuses and a suppression of political dissent. In 1979, the government was overthrown by a popular uprising known as the “Festival of Fire”, which ushered in a period of democracy.
Since the 1980s, El Salvador has experienced a period of relative stability and economic growth. The country has also seen a number of social reforms, including the legalization of divorce and abortion in 1998. In recent years, El Salvador has seen an increase in gang violence, which has led to a rise in crime and a decrease in public safety. Despite these challenges, El Salvador remains a vibrant and diverse nation with a rich cultural heritage.