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El Mozote Massacre
- In El Mozote, El Salvador, US-trained soldiers massacred nearly 1,000 civilians, including 143 children.
- One survivor witnessed the aftermath, finding the bodies of children piled and burned beyond recognition.
Reagan Administration's Response
- The Reagan administration prioritized political expediency over human rights after the El Mozote massacre.
- They dismissed the massacre as rebel propaganda to maintain aid to El Salvador.
Disinformation Campaign
- The Reagan administration, facing Congressional pressure, launched a disinformation campaign to discredit reports of the El Mozote massacre.
- They attacked journalists like Ray Bonner, labeling them communist sympathizers.