Marcos Nores

Marcos Nores Frutos (born October 2, 1957) is a Dalanic politician, who served as President of Dania from 1 June 2005 to 19 June 2013. He is a member of the Conservative Party and considered very moderate. Since 2018, he is the Secretary General of the Organisation for Isladanic Economic Unity.
He became leader of the Conservative Party in 2002. His party won 104 seats in the 2005 Dalanic general election, granting him the presidency. He was re-elected in 2009. He formed a coalition with the Liberal Party and the Christian People's Party for his two cabinets.
During his presidency, he oversaw a major restructuring of the financial system during the Great Recession. Despite, the financial backsliding, Nores managed to keep his support. Nores continued the foreign policies of Umberto Hurtado and restored relations with the West. Relations with Sagofagia remained cold. 
==Early life==
Marcos Nores was born in Cartagena, in 1957. His father, Edgardo Nores, immigrated to Dania from New Dania in 1940. Nores grew up in Persom and enrolled in the University of Persom where he received a degree in economics. Nores worked as salesman at several companies in Dania. 
==Political career==
==== Early public service ====
Nores entered public service in 1990, when he was named to the Economic Council of Persoma. In 1994, he became chairman of the council. In 1995, he decided to enter national politics and joined the Conservative Party. With his connections, he ended up high on the party list for the 1995 General election. On 1 June 1995, Nores entered the House of Representatives.
==== Party leader ====
In 2002, Nores won the Conservative Party leadership election. During the Dalanic Invasion of Sagofagia, Nores condoned the actions of Despalas to keep the government together. Later, Nores back tracked and pushed for the resignation of Despalas.
== Presidency (2005–2013) ==
Nores won the 2005 Dalanic general election with 104 seats. Winning over many former National Party voters who opposed the invasion. Nores was re-election in 2009 gaining another 9 seats. Nores made a coalition with the Liberal Party and Christian People's Party twice to form his governments. 
=== Domestic policies ===
As President, Nores implemented a number of domestic policies to address pressing issues in the country. One of his major accomplishments was the restructuring of the country's financial system during the Great Recession. Despite the economic challenges, Nores managed to keep his support through tough budget cuts and reforms.
In addition, Nores focused on improving the country's healthcare and education systems, implementing policies to increase access and affordability for all citizens. He also introduced measures to tackle corruption, which helped improve the country's ranking in international corruption indexes.
=== Foreign policies ===
Nores continued the foreign policies of his predecessor, Umberto Hurtado, by restoring relations with the West. He also signed several trade deals with other Isladanic countries, most notably the Bursan-Dania-New Dania Trade Agreement in 2009, which has been credited for boosting the country's economy.
However, relations with Sagofagia remained strained during his presidency. The border between the two countries remained heavily guarded, and there were several incidents of aggression from both sides. Nores was criticized for not being able to improve the relationship between the two countries.
== Legacy ==
Nores is widely recognized as a moderate leader who brought stability to Dania during a challenging time. His economic policies and reforms helped steer the country out of the Great Recession, and his efforts to combat corruption have had a lasting impact.
He is also remembered for his role in strengthening ties with other Isladanic countries and promoting regional cooperation. As Secretary General of the Organisation for Isladanic Economic Unity, Nores continues to work towards further integration and development in the region.
== Post-presidency ==
=== Secretary General of the OIEU ===
== Personal life ==
== Controversies ==
=== Corruption scandals ===
In 2015, Nores was under investigation for an attempted bribery of a judge. The investigation was widely reported in the media. Despite an extensive investigation, nothing incriminating was found. Critics said the investigation ended in a farce. Journalist Marcial Canez called the investigation a charade.
=== Removal of Despalas portrait ===
Nores was criticized after he removed the Portrait of Juan Despalas from the Presidential Hall in El Domo. The party leader of the National Party, Sal de Moscoso called it "a disgrace to Dalanic history".
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Category:Conservative Party politicians (Dania)
Category:Leaders of the Conservative Party (Dania)