Juan Carlos Varela
PanamapoliticianMaleb. 19635.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Juan Carlos Varela is a former president implicated in the case alongside Aaron Mizrachi.
Inició el juicio a Aaron Mizrachi por el caso OdebrechtPanama· 2026-06-24
Juan Carlos Varela was the president of Panama when official ties with China were established in June 2017.
Embajadora china afirma que Pekín no aceptará una oficina de Taiwán en PanamáPanama· 2026-06-03
Juan Carlos Varela is discussed in relation to being labeled 'corrupt' by the United States.
‘La alegría más grande del mundo fue salir del gobierno’: Lorena CastilloPanama· 2026-05-31
Juan Carlos Varela was the president of Panama from 2014 to 2019 and is mentioned in connection with the Carretero brothers.
Gremios periodísticos rechazan orden judicial que prohíbe a Sabrina Bacal publicar sobre hermanos CarreteroPanama· 2026-03-06
Juan Carlos Varela was the president of Panama from 2014 to 2019.
De aliado a testigo de cargo: el relato de Jorge ‘churro’ Ruiz sobre el manejo de licitaciones en el MOPPanama· 2026-03-05
Juan Carlos Varela was the president of Panama from 2014 to 2019.
Perito ratifica sobrecosto ‘sustancial’ en la remodelación del Casco Antiguo, tras adendaPanama· 2026-03-04
Juan Carlos Varela is mentioned as a former president also investigated in the Odebrecht case.
El judici pel cas Odebrecht a Panamà queda vist per a sentència
Andorra· 2026-02-28
Juan Carlos Varela is a former president of Panama who is also implicated in the Odebrecht case.
Pedidos de absolución, incidentes, alegatos... así fue el último día del juicio de OdebrechtPanama· 2026-02-28
Juan Carlos Varela is another former president accused in the same case as Martinelli.
Martinelli pide la nulidad del juicio de Odebrecht utilizando una nota que la Cancillería le entregó cuando se estrenó el gobierno de MulinoPanama· 2026-02-27
Juan Carlos Varela is a former president of Panama who was mentioned in relation to a legislative attempt to amnesty former presidents.
¿Nuevo gol? Comisión de Gobierno discute en primer debate proyecto de ley que podría beneficiar a MartinelliPanama· 2026-02-25
Juan Carlos Varela was mentioned in relation to a legislative attempt to amnesty him and Martinelli.
Solo Camacho votó a favor; fracasa intento de impulsar proyecto de ley que beneficiaría a MartinelliPanama· 2026-02-25
Juan Carlos Varela, a former president, is also implicated in the Odebrecht scandal but is not present at the trial.
Una de cal y otra de arena para los Lasso: la fiscal pide condena para Jaime, pero exculpa a MichelePanama· 2026-02-25
The government of Juan Carlos Varela was the subject of investigations and international designations for alleged acts of corruption.
¡Un país donde reina la deshonestidad!Panama· 2026-02-22Juan Carlos Varela was the Chancellor and Vice President who met with Andrés Mountbatten-Windsor to discuss drug cooperation.
El día que el príncipe Andrés cenó en la Presidencia de Panamá: así fue su visita al istmo hace 16 añosPanama· 2026-02-19
Juan Carlos Varela is a former president who is not present due to his parliamentary duties.
La recta final del juicio Odebrecht; balance de los primeros 19 díasPanama· 2026-02-14
Juan Carlos Varela served as president of Panama from 2014 to 2019.
Receso en el juicio de Odebrecht hasta el viernes 13, a la espera de que aparezca una testigoPanama· 2026-02-11
Juan Carlos Varela was the president during the time the contract was initiated.
Diputados rechazan traslado a Mi Bus para pagar deuda a empresa del hijo de Balbina HerreraPanama· 2026-02-11
Juan Carlos Varela was the president of Panama from 2014 to 2019 during which the contracts in question were awarded.
Canchas fantasmas, anticipos sin devolver y adendas millonarias: las denuncias de PandeportesPanama· 2026-02-05
Juan Carlos Varela was president during the time when the Panama Ports Company was still fulfilling its obligations.
Excontralor Solís rompe el silencio sobre Panama Ports: se distancia de la prórroga al contrato y defiende su auditoríaPanama· 2026-02-03
Juan Carlos Varela utilized $41.7 million during his presidency from 2014 to 2019.
Mulino y la partida discrecional: $2.5 millones en 18 mesesPanama· 2026-02-02
Juan Carlos Varela is a former president of Panama who is also accused in the Odebrecht case.
Juicio Odebrecht: perito da a conocer la estructura de reparto del dineroPanama· 2026-01-29
Juan Carlos Varela, the former president of the Republic, attended the credential delivery event.
PRD y Panameñista entregan credenciales a sus nuevas dirigencias tras elecciones internasPanama· 2026-01-28
Juan Carlos Varela, the former president of Panama, is implicated in the case but not being tried by the judge.
Juicio Odebrecht, en vivo: Yara Campo es la primera testigoPanama· 2026-01-27
Juan Carlos Varela is also implicated in the Odebrecht case but is being processed separately due to his parliamentary status.
Un fallo adoptado en septiembre pasado salva a Ronny Mizrachi: la juez Marquínez lo excluye del juicio de OdebrechtPanama· 2026-01-22
Juan Carlos Varela is also mentioned as a notable figure among those prosecuted in the Odebrecht case.
Confianza ciudadana y Estado de Derecho: lo que se juega el caso OdebrechtPanama· 2026-01-19
Varela is currently a deputy in the Central American Parliament and is involved in the ongoing judicial investigation.
Lula visitará Panamá en pleno juicio del caso OdebrechtPanama· 2026-01-19
Juan Carlos Varela is the former president of the Republic of Panama.
Los ocho investigados en el caso Odebrecht que no están en el juicioPanama· 2026-01-17
Juan Carlos Varela received funds from Jaime Lasso's controlled accounts for his political campaign.
Auto de llamamiento a juicio revela pagos ilícitos de Odebrecht a políticos panameños, entre ellos Ricardo MartinelliPanama· 2026-01-14
Juan Carlos Varela is mentioned as a former president of Panama who will be judged for his involvement in the Odebrecht corruption case.
Frentiao con Jackson: Érase una vez... ¿un lava autos?Panama· 2026-01-13
Juan Carlos Varela is also accused in the Odebrecht case and will be tried by the Supreme Court.
comienza juicio por presuntos sobornos de Odebrecht
Dominican Republic· 2026-01-13
