Both posts are supposed to be led by civilian officials. Other members of Funes's own FMLN party are criticizing the president for violating the spirit if not the letter of the law. The president says that both men are retired from the military and qualified for their positions.
Related links: BBC, EFE, El Faro, Tim, CISPES Also see Mike Allison's column from last November about the Mungia appointment.
While the FMLN and the pundits have been very critical of Funes's decisions to name more retired military officers into civilian posts, most citizens will ultimately base their opinion on whether security improves.
