Antonio Saca

ModernPoliticianEl Salvador1965 — ?

Salvadoran president convicted of embezzlement.

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Quick Facts

Born

1965

Country

El Salvador

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score40.5

Antonio Saca — Complete Timeline

2001 AD

Adoption of the US Dollar as El Salvador's CurrencyReform◆ Major

During Saca's presidency, El Salvador fully adopted the US dollar as its official currency, replacing the col

El SalvadorEconomic PolicyDollarization

Impact: national

2004 AD

Election as President of El SalvadorPolitical Action◆ Major

Saca was elected President of El Salvador as the candidate of the Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) party. He won the election with 57.7% of the vote, succeeding Francisco Flores.

El SalvadorElectionPresidency

Impact: national

2018 AD

Conviction for Embezzlement and Money LaunderingPolitical Action◆ Major

Saca was convicted of embezzling over $300 million in public funds during his presidency. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to repay the stolen money. The conviction was a major scandal in Salvadoran politics.

El SalvadorCorruptionConviction

Impact: nationaldestructive