Juan Carlos Varela
Juan Carlos Varela served as the President of Panama from 2014 to 2019. His administration was marked by efforts to strengthen Panama's economy and improve relations with the United States. Varela's decision to recognize China diplomatically in 2017 led to increased Chinese influence in Panama, which has raised concerns regarding the geopolitical implications for the Panama Canal.
Born on Dec 12, 1963 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 5 | 4.40 | 0.41% | +10% | 4,314,768 | 19,580 | $76,000 | 345$ |
| Totals | 5 | 4,314,768 | 19,580 | $76,000 | 345$ |
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Recent Mentions
Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was the president during the time Ricardo Alberto Solís led the Banco de Desarrollo Agropecuario.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela acknowledged the problems but did not act on them.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela's government eliminated the tourist medical insurance program in 2014.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was the president under whose administration the memorandum of understanding with China was signed.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was a rival of Martinelli and was mentioned in the context of a failed amnesty bill.
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Paraguay:
Juan Carlos Varela was Martinelli's political rival and won the presidency in 2014.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was mentioned in connection with a bill for amnesty alongside Ricardo Martinelli.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela is another former president of Panama who faced similar consequences regarding U.S. visas.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela is referenced in relation to the current leadership's attempts to discredit new candidates.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was the president during Edwin Cárdenas's administration when the irregularities occurred.
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