Ernesto Pérez Balladares
Ernesto Pérez Balladares served as the President of Panama from 1994 to 1999, during which he oversaw the approval of the concession agreement with Panama Ports Company (PPC), granting the company control over critical ports, a decision that has faced criticism in light of recent financial audits.
Born on Nov 22, 1946 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 7 | 5.57 | 0.70% | +10% | 4,314,768 | 33,157 | $76,000 | 584$ |
| Totals | 7 | 4,314,768 | 33,157 | $76,000 | 584$ |
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Panama:
Ernesto Pérez Balladares was the president during the original contract agreement with Panama Ports Company.
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Panama:
Ernesto Pérez Balladares confirmed that he has regained his U.S. visa that was revoked in 1999.
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Panama:
Ernesto Pérez Balladares spent $25 million during his presidency from 1994 to 1999.
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Panama:
He was the president of Panama during the approval of the contract for the ports.
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Panama:
Ernesto Pérez Balladares was the president during the administration when the contract with Panama Ports Company was signed in 1997.
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Panama:
Ernesto Pérez Balladares was the president during the time the contract with PPC was signed in 1997.
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Panama:
Ernesto Pérez Balladares succeeded Guillermo Endara as president of Panama.
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Panama:
The concession contract signed during Ernesto Pérez Balladares' administration is under scrutiny for its unfavorable terms.
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Panama:
Former president Ernesto Pérez Balladares stated that Panama is not prepared for a constitutional assembly process.
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Panama:
Ernesto Pérez Balladares consolidated the scheme of public fund distribution during his presidency from 1994 to 1999.
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