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The Massacre at El Mozote by Mark Danner investigates the December 1981 massacre in El Mozote, El Salvador during the country's civil war, situating it within the Cold War era. The narrative unfolds through forensic anthropologists' findings, survivor testimonies, and journalistic accounts, revealing how the massacre was largely ignored due to geopolitical concerns. The book highlights the ongoing ramifications of these events in Central America and globally. The book includes descriptions of violence, including harm to children.