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5 unusual facts about Francisco Flores Pérez


Francisco Flores Pérez

Even before he left office, Francisco Flores had expressed his interest in running for the office of Secretary General of the Organization of American States, a post which was won in late 2004 by Miguel Ángel Rodríguez an ex-president from Costa Rica.

He entered politics after the assassination of his father-in-law, who was chief of staff to Alfredo Cristiani.

Delivery of international aid was inefficient and was criticized by reporters, especially Mauricio Funes (who later became President of El Salvador)from the local channel TV12, an affiliate of Mexican company TV Azteca.

Hugh Douglas Barclay

He was sworn in as Ambassador on November 12, and presented his credentials to El Salvador’s President, Francisco Flores, on December 18.

Salvadoran presidential election, 2004

In his campaign, Saca embraced the free-market and pro-US policies followed by his predecessor and fellow arenista, Francisco Flores.



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