How did mauricio funes get elected?

Mauricio Funes was elected as the President of El Salvador in 2009 after running as the candidate for the leftist Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) party. His campaign focused on addressing poverty, violence, and social inequality, resonating with voters who were seeking change from the long-standing two-party system dominated by the ARENA party. Funes, a former journalist, effectively utilized media and grassroots mobilization to connect with the electorate, ultimately winning with approximately 51% of the vote in a runoff election. His victory marked a significant political shift in the country, as it was the first time the FMLN had won the presidency since its founding.