Mauricio Funes
Mauricio Funes is a Salvadoran politician and journalist who served as the President of El Salvador from 2009 to 2014. His presidency marked a significant shift in Salvadoran politics, as he was the first president from the leftist Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN). Funes's administration focused on social programs and efforts to address poverty and violence in the country.
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Mauricio Funes's administration also contributed to the rise in public debt.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2026-05-28
Under the presidency of Mauricio Funes, the Government of El Salvador provided students with shoes, uniforms, and school supplies.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-01-30
Mauricio Funes's government is noted for implementing comprehensive public policies regarding school supply packages.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-01-24
Mauricio Funes was a journalist who denounced irregularities and a president who promoted extensive social policies.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-01-22Mauricio Funes was part of the FMLN government that created programs to benefit Salvadoran families.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-01-21
With the arrival of FMLN under Mauricio Funes, nearly 40 social programs were implemented to reduce poverty.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-12-03
Mauricio Funes, as president, sought to provide recognition and relief to the victims of the conflict.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-24
Mauricio Funes is noted for his presidency from June 2009.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-02
Mauricio Funes' government saw a decrease in poverty rates in El Salvador.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-10-25The economist explained that much of the reduction in poverty occurred during the early years of Mauricio Funes' government.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-10-23
Mauricio Funes states that using the Executive Power to subdue other state powers is a clear indication of living in a dictatorship.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-10-22
Mauricio Funes served as the president of El Salvador from 2009 to 2014.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-10-14
Ex-President Mauricio Funes was sentenced to 14 years before fleeing to Nicaragua.
El Salvador sentences former officials for Gang negotiations
Belize· 2025-10-03
Mauricio Funes did not promote economic measures during his presidency.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-09-19
Mauricio Funes is mentioned as a former president with legal issues.
El tuit de Victoria Villarruel sobre "los presidentes que terminan presos" que generó todo tipo de reacciones en las redes
Argentina· 2025-09-12
Mauricio Funes was sentenced to 14 years in prison for crimes during his government.
La lista de expresidentes latinoamericanos condenados
Panama· 2025-08-02
Mauricio Funes is mentioned in the context of an event that Hugo Chávez canceled his attendance to.
Las historietas de la dictadura de Maduro y el cuento del asalto a la Embajada de España
Venezuela· 2025-06-04
Mauricio Funes is mentioned as a former president of El Salvador who has faced investigations related to corruption.
Ollanta Humala, el primer expresidente de la región en ser condenado por financiación ilegal de su campaña
Colombia· 2025-04-20
Mauricio Funes, former president of El Salvador, was granted Nicaraguan nationality in July 2019.
Contradicciones en Nicaragua: niegan ingreso a Martinelli, pero protegieron a exmandatarios acusados de corrupciónPanama· 2025-04-01
Mauricio Funes, a former Salvadoran president, is mentioned as having sought refuge in Nicaragua.
Ricardo Martinelli viajará a Nicaragua el lunes pese a InterpolVenezuela· 2025-03-31
Mauricio Funes served as president of El Salvador from 2009 to 2014 and is cited as an example of the left's failure to govern effectively.
Las cárceles salvadoreñas, medio siglo infame
Bolivia· 2025-03-28
Mauricio Funes is the deceased former president whose administration is under scrutiny in the 'Caso Saqueo Público'.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-03-13
Mauricio Funes is criticized for his lack of understanding of the importance of culture in society.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-02-22
