Santiago González Portillo (25 July 1818 – 1 August 1887) was a Salvadoran military officer and general who served as the President of El Salvador from 15 April 1871 to 1 February 1876.

[1] Santiago González Portillo was born on 25 July 1818 in Zacapa, Captaincy General of Guatemala, Viceroyalty of New Spain.

[1] During the War of 1863, he fought alongside Barrios at the Battle of Coatepeque.

[2] He later deserted Barrios and joined the invading Guatemalans under Rafael Carrera.

[1] He served as Vice President and commander-in-chief of the army during the term of his successor, Andrés del Valle.