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 was the former president during whose administration the project for the new medical school was developed with the Ministry of Health.
Última reflexión del exdecano Enrique Mendoza: la medicina del futuro exige una nueva sedePanama· 2026-08-10
Juan Carlos Varela was a president of Panama and a member of a family linked to the liquor business.
Partido Panameñista: el amanecer de la extinciónPanama· 2026-08-01
Gian Varela is the son of former president Juan Carlos Varela.
El DJ Gian Varela se desliga del apellido de su padre y cambia oficialmente su nombre artístico a DLACRUXPanama· 2026-07-24
Juan Carlos Varela was the president during the agreement referred to by Marco Shrem.
Estado rescinde contrato a Naos Harbour Island en AmadorPanama· 2026-07-20
Juan Carlos Varela was the president of Panama who halted the Ciudad de la Salud project due to irregularities.
Carlos Slim, José Raúl Mulino y la cita en la casa de Las LomasPanama· 2026-07-17
Juan Carlos Varela was the president of Panama from 2014 to 2019 when a clinic for victims was inaugurated.
La herida de un conflicto en Changuinola: 16 años viviendo con plomo en el cuerpoPanama· 2026-07-09
Juan Carlos Varela is the former president of Panama who severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Tercer grupo de diputados viajó a Taiwán por invitación de ese gobiernoPanama· 2026-07-07
Juan Carlos Varela is referenced as a former president who could benefit from the same impunity as Martinelli.
La Asamblea de Shirley Castañedas podría reabrir la puerta a la amnistía de MartinelliPanama· 2026-07-03
Juan Carlos Varela is a former president of Panama who promised pension reforms but did not fulfill them.
Mulino a medio camino: el costo de gobernar desde la confrontaciónPanama· 2026-07-01
Juan Carlos Varela was the president of Panama from 2014 to 2019.
Defensoría del Pueblo: planilla, salarios y presupuesto en la gestión de Ángela RussoPanama· 2026-06-27
He was the president of Panama during the signing of the Silk Road agreement in 2017.
De la Ruta de la Seda a la disputa por los puertos: así se fractura la relación entre Panamá y ChinaPanama· 2026-06-27
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
