Fifteenth Anniversary of the Peace Accords of Chapultepec

Today marks the fifteenth anniversary of the 1992 Peace Accords of Chapultepec that ended El Salvador's armed conflict in which over 70,000 people died. In this time, El Salvador's transformation has been impressive. With U.S. and UN support, the former insurgents today are a well-established political party, El Salvador is a vibrant and free democracy, and its expanding economy and increasing trade are translating into increased living standards for all Salvadorans. El Salvador's example demonstrates that war torn countries can transition to successful post-conflictive societies. The United States extends its congratulations to the people of El Salvador and welcomes their ongoing contributions to regional peace, prosperity, and security.