Near San Salvador, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)
Students Peace Plaza
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2019
1. Students Peace Plaza Marker
Dedicada a todas y todos aquellos estudiantes de la UCA que murieron víctimas de la brutalidad en los tiempos aciagos de la Guerra Civil y en estos tiempos de paz tan marcados por la violencia.
Que su sangre derramada sea fuerza y estímulo para construir un futuro donde la justicia y la paz se besen, y que todas las generaciones universitarias recuerden a estos jóvenes como semilla de convivencia en paz con justicia, en respeto a los valores del evangelio y en construcción permanente de la dignidad humana.
Universidad Centroamericana “José Simeón Cañas”
Students Peace Plaza
Dedicated to all those students of the UCA who died as victims of brutality during the Civil War and in these times of peace so marked by violence.
May their spilled blood be strength and encouragement to build a future where justice and peace kiss, and that all university generations remember these young people as a seed of living together in peace with justice, with respect for the values of the Gospel and the permanent
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Central American University “José Simeón Cañas”
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Peace • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 13° 40.796′ N, 89° 14.174′ W. Memorial is near San Salvador. It is on Bulevar Los Proceres close to Bulevar La Sultana, on the right when traveling east. The marker is outside of the "Aulas D" on the campus of the Universidad Centroamericana (UCA). Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: San Salvador 1101, El Salvador. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elba and Celina Ramos Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Florentino Idoate (within shouting distance of this marker); The Francisco Javier Ibisate Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Ignacio Martín-Baró (within shouting distance of this marker); Ignacio Ellacuría Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Mural of the Martyrs of the UCA (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Francisco Andrés Escobar Building (about 120 meters away); Construction of the North-South Highway and the Central American University (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Salvador.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2019
2. Students Peace Plaza Marker
The marker can be seen to the right outside of the Aulas D (Classrooms D).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2019
3. A mural close to completion near the Students Peace Plaza Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
