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 | 3 | 5.00 | 0.33% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 14,209 | $76,000 | 250$ |
| Totals | 3 | 4,314,768 | 14,209 | $76,000 | 250$ |
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Recent Mentions
Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was the president who nominated María Luisa Romero to the committee.
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Panama:
Varela is mentioned as someone who Martinelli claims is responsible for his legal troubles.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was the president during the initial awarding of the hospital contract.
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Switzerland:
Former President Varela unexpectedly severed relations with Taiwan and recognized Beijing.
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