El Mozote, a small village in the northeastern region of El Salvador, became the site of a devastating massacre that resulted in an estimated 900 civilian deaths. The event occurred during a campaign by Salvadoran armed forces against leftist guerrilla groups in the context of the ongoing Salvadoran Civil War. On December 11, 1981, troops conducted operations aimed at eliminating any perceived support for the guerrilla forces in the area. In this terror campaign, soldiers systematically rounded up the villagers, including women and children, in order to instill fear and eliminate those suspected of dissent. They executed many inhabitants, while others were subjected to torture and sexual violence before being killed. Reports suggest that the Salvadoran military intended to send a message to other communities that supported the guerrillas. As the massacre unfolded, the village was set ablaze, and countless bodies were buried in mass graves, compounding the horror of the situation. Survivors recounted their ordeal to human rights organizations, but for years, the event remained underreported by mainstream media due to censorship and a lack of accountability. The historical narrative surrounding the tragedy developed over subsequent years as activists sought justice for the victims.