Francisco Salvador Hirezi Morataya

Francisco Salvador Hirezi Morataya is a former mayor of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador, who gained notoriety after being convicted in May 2023 for illicit negotiations and improper bribery, receiving an 18-year prison sentence. His case has stirred significant public interest, particularly regarding issues of judicial compliance and human rights in the country. In October 2025, he was granted conditional freedom after his legal team successfully argued for his release through a habeas corpus petition, highlighting concerns over the administration of justice under President Bukele's government.