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Félix Ulloa
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Ulloa in 2023
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| 50th Vice President of El Salvador | |
| Assumed office 1 June 2019 |
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| President | Nayib Bukele |
| Preceded by | Óscar Ortiz |
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| Born | 6 April 1951 Chinameca, San Miguel, El Salvador |
| Political party | Nuevas Ideas (from 2023) Independent (until 2023) |
| Spouse |
Lilian Alvarenga de Ulloa
(m. 1973) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Complutense University of Madrid (JD) |
Félix Augusto Antonio Ulloa Garay (born 6 April 1951) is a politician, speaker, and lawyer from El Salvador. He has been serving as the Vice President of El Salvador since 1 June 2019.
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About Félix Ulloa
Early Life and Family
Félix Ulloa was born in Chinameca, a town in the San Miguel area of El Salvador. His birthday is April 6, 1951. His father, also named Félix Ulloa, was a respected leader. He was the head of the University of El Salvador. Sadly, his father was killed in an attack.
Education and Law Career
Félix Ulloa studied law at the Complutense University of Madrid in Spain. He earned his law degree in 1979 with high honors. He also continued his studies in public policy and administration. He learned at places like the International Institute of Public Administration in Paris, France. He also studied at the University of Minnesota in the United States. Later, he completed more studies in banking and finance in El Salvador.
Early Work in Politics
After a time of civil war in El Salvador, Ulloa became a judge. He worked at the first Supreme Electoral Tribunal of El Salvador from 1994 to 1999. This group helps make sure elections are fair. He also helped watch over political parties. From 1992 to 1993, he worked on the country's election rules. He was also part of a political party called the National Revolutionary Movement. His father had helped start this party.
Changes to the Constitution
Félix Ulloa worked to change some of El Salvador's laws. He felt these laws made it hard for democracy to grow. He helped make important changes to the election system. These changes came from ideas he and other lawyers in El Salvador had. He helped pass several new rules, including:
- No "National List": This rule stopped top political leaders from staying in the law-making part of the government for too long. This change happened in 2010.
- Vote for Face: This lets people see a picture of the person they are voting for.
- Vote Crossed: This allows people to vote for several different lawmakers. They can even choose lawmakers from different political parties.
- Vote Where You Live: This means people can only vote in the town or city where they live.
- Independent Lawmakers: This allows people who are not part of a political party to run for the Legislative Assembly.
Becoming Vice President
Nayib Bukele asked Félix Ulloa to join him in the presidential election. They ran together for the Grand Alliance for National Unity. This group included several political parties. They won the election on February 3, 2019. Ulloa then became the Vice President-elect. He officially started his job on June 1, 2019, with President Bukele.
As Vice President
President Nayib Bukele gave Ulloa important tasks. He was asked to lead efforts for Central American Integration. This means working with other countries in Central America. He also leads a group that fights against corruption. This group works to make sure people in power act honestly.
Ulloa is also in charge of the Trifinio Plan. This is an agreement between El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Its goal is to make life better for people living near the borders. It also helps manage the environment in those areas.
In May 2023, Ulloa attended the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla in the United Kingdom.
In June 2023, Ulloa signed up to run for Vice President again. He is hoping to be re-elected in the 2024 general election. In November 2023, the Legislative Assembly gave him time off to campaign for his re-election.
Personal Life
Félix Ulloa married Lilian Alvarenga in 1973. She is a psychologist. They have three children together.
Awards and Honors
SICA: Grand Cross of the Order of Francisco Morazán (September 25, 2023)
See also
In Spanish: Félix Ulloa para niños
