Question

Why was U.S. support for the government in El Salvador controversial?

A. El Salvador's government was outspoken in policies against the United States.
B. El Salvador's government opposed communism but provided aid to communists.
C. El Salvador's government supported communism.
D. El Salvador's government disregarded human rights.

Answer 1

D) El Salvador's government disregarded human rights.

Answer 2

U.S support fot the government in El Salvador was controvercial because El Salvador's government disregarded human rights. Option D is correct.

The history of U.S.-El Salvador relations encompasses some controversial moves and operations by the United States.

United States.-Salvadoran relations are stillclose and strong.

U.S. policy towards the country foster the strengthening of El Salvador's democratic institutions, rule of law, judicial reform, and civilian police; national reconciliation and reconstruction; and economic opportunity and growth.