José Luis Popi Varela
José Luis Popi Varela is a notable member of the Panamanian political landscape, affiliated with the Partido Panameñista. He has served as a deputy in the National Assembly and has been involved in various legislative initiatives. Varela gained attention recently for his participation in a banquet organized by President José Raúl Mulino, which was criticized by some as lacking transparency, especially in light of the recent reforms to the social security system.
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Recent news mentions
Carlos Raúl Piad has conversed with José Luis Popi Varela about the party's direction.
‘Los partidos deben rendir cuentas detalladas’: Carlos Raúl Piad
Panama· 2025-10-21
Jose Luis 'Popi’ Varela is a commissioner in the commission.
Walkiria Chandler presidirá la Comisión de Relaciones ExterioresPanama· 2025-08-13
José Luis Popi Varela is from the Panameñista party and occupies a seat in the Credentials commission.
Mulino confirma que su asesor ‘Ricky’ Fábrega opera en la Asamblea: ‘No es ningún pecado’Panama· 2025-08-07
José Luis Popi Varela was one of the candidates for the votes directed by the block of 37.
Cálculos de la traición y avistamientos de ‘matraqueo’ ¿Qué pasó en la votación secreta por Credenciales?Panama· 2025-08-06
José Luis Popi Varela warned that political agreements must be reached to avoid activating internal regulations.
RM y PRD se declaran listos para formar las comisiones, pero el consenso sigue en el airePanama· 2025-07-15
José Luis Popi Varela faced off against Marco González in a tense physical dispute during a vote.
Del grito al golpe: los altercados más recordados entre diputados de la AsambleaPanama· 2025-07-06
José Luis Popi Varela emphasized the collective victory for transparency in the Assembly.
Presidencia con tono de oposición y vicepresidencia con fisuras: arranca el pulseo por las comisiones en la AsambleaPanama· 2025-07-03
José Luis Popi Varela is the brother of former president Juan Carlos Varela.
Diputado panameñista desafía a Blandón y respalda proyecto de amnistía impulsado por CamachoPanama· 2025-04-25
José Luis Popi Varela is the brother of former president Juan Carlos Varela and a member of the Panameñista Party.
Blandón pide a su bancada que rechace la amnistía para Martinelli y VarelaPanama· 2025-04-23
Popi Varela was awarded $61,200 in damages from Sidney Sittón after a long legal dispute.
Corte condena a Sidney Sittón a pagar $61 mil a Popi VarelaPanama· 2025-04-14
José Luis Popi Varela is a member of the Panameñista party who attended the event.
Mulino y el banquete de Penonomé: cuando la política se sirve en platos con sabor a controversiaPanama· 2025-04-05
