Juan Carlos Varela

Juan Carlos Varela

politician Panama

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 (62 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
13 wks
Reach
150,506
Power
2,651$
Sentiment
5.44
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 16 5.44 1.52% +130% 4,314,768 150,506 $76,000 2,651$
Totals 16 4,314,768 150,506 $76,000 2,651$
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Panama Panama: Juan Carlos Varela is a former president of Panama who also traveled extensively during his term. 5

Jose Raul Mulino Maria Corina Machado Nicolas Maduro Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia Javier Milei Daniel Noboa Santiago Pena Guillermo Endara Galimany Mireya Moscoso Laurentino Cortizo Martin Torrijos Ricardo Martinelli Carlos Arturo Hoyos Juan Carlos Orillac
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Mulino realiza su decimoséptimo viaje: irá a Noruega para acompañar a María Corina Machado

Panama Panama: Juan Carlos Varela formally eliminated direct circuit funds during his presidency from 2014 to 2019. 5

Ruben Dario Carles Guillermo Endara Ernesto Perez Balladares Mireya Moscoso Carlos Vallarino Ricardo Martinelli Sergio Galvez Frank De Lima Laurentino Cortizo Jose Raul Mulino Felipe Chapman Anel Flores
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Cambian los gobiernos, no las prácticas: así se reinventan las partidas secretas para diputados

Panama Panama: When Panama, under the presidency of Juan Carlos Varela, established relations with the People's Republic of China on June 13, 2017. 6

Javier Martinez Acha Julio Bermudez Mike Pompeo Juan Carlos Mas
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: No a la oficina comercial de Taiwán

Panama Panama: Juan Carlos Varela's administration initiated the decentralization process that led to increased transfers of property tax funds. 6

Nadine Gonzalez Felipe Chapman Jose Raul Mulino Laurentino Cortizo
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Municipios advierten rezago de $113 millones en fondos del impuesto de bienes inmuebles para 2026

Panama Panama: Mireya Moscoso was seen conversing with former President Juan Carlos Varela, with whom she had maintained distance in recent years. 6

Mireya Moscoso Jose Raul Mulino Ricardo Martinelli Jorge Herrera Carlos Raul Piad
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Moscoso reaparece junto a Mulino en Boquete tras la convención del Partido Panameñista

Panama Panama: Juan Carlos Varela's administration inherited a delayed and increasingly questioned hospital project. 5

Jose Raul Mulino Ricardo Martinelli Francisco Javier Terrientes Laurentino Cortizo Fernando Boyd Galindo Dino Mon
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Obras estancadas y millones perdidos: el largo y espinoso camino del Hospital de Bugaba

Panama Panama: Juan Carlos Varela is a former President of Panama who established relations with the People's Republic of China. 5

Hsiao Bi Khim Lin Chia Lung Ernesto Cedeno Jose Raul Mulino Laurentino Cortizo Betserai Richards Ronald De Gracia Manuel Cohen Yamireliz Chong Jhonathan Vega Eduardo Gaitan Eduardo Vasquez Julio De La Guardia Marino Cabrera
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Diputados se reúnen con la vicepresidenta y el canciller de Taiwán; Mulino recuerda que el Ejecutivo dirige la política exterior

Panama Panama: Former President Juan Carlos Varela is accused of corruption related to China. 4

Gerald R Ford Nicolas Maduro Mulino Gustavo Petro Javier Milei
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: El regreso de la Doctrina Monroe en nuestro vecindario

Panama Panama: Juan Carlos Varela, a former president, shared a significant embrace with Mireya Moscoso, marking a moment of reconciliation in their long-standing rivalry. 7

Mireya Moscoso Jose Domingo Arias Ricardo Martinelli Carlos Raul Piad Jorge Herrera
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: El abrazo entre Mireya Moscoso y Juan Carlos Varela

Panama Panama: Juan Carlos Varela is a former president who supported Jorge Herrera. 5

Jorge Herrera Carlos Raul Piad Jose Manuel Teran Ubaldo Vallejos Mireya Moscoso Jose Luis Varela Jose Isabel Blandon Medin Jimenez
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Jorge Herrera promete unir al Partido Panameñista y trazar una ruta hacia 2029