Maximiliano Hernández Martínez
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez was a military officer and the President of El Salvador from 1931 to 1944. His regime was known for its authoritarian rule and repression of dissent, leading to social unrest and contributing to the conditions that eventually sparked the Salvadoran Civil War. His policies and actions set a precedent for future military governance in the country.
Born on Feb 01, 1882 (143 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,830 | $62,000 | 47$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 2.00 | 0.31% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 20,019 | $26,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 2 | 11,580,319 | 23,849 | $88,000 | 127$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
El Salvador:
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez was the president of El Salvador who ordered the detention of leftist poets.
2
Costa Rica:
He was a general in El Salvador who led a dictatorship during World War II.
3
Dominican Republic:
He was a general in El Salvador who led a dictatorship during World War II.
4
El Salvador:
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez assumed power after the coup against President Araujo.
3
El Salvador:
Gregorio López Bernal compared Nayib Bukele with dictator Maximiliano Hernández Martínez.
2
Costa Rica:
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez is noted for his authoritarian rule in El Salvador from 1931 to 1944.
3
El Salvador:
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez is mentioned in the context of being overthrown.
4
El Salvador:
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez was a general who led a dictatorship in El Salvador.
4
El Salvador:
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez's dictatorship led to the elimination of municipal authorities.
2
El Salvador:
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez was a dictator who was ousted after a popular uprising on April 2, 1944.
2