Martín Torrijos
PanamapoliticianMaleb. 19637.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Martín Torrijos is a former president of Panama, serving from 2004 to 2009. The son of the late Omar Torrijos, a significant figure in Panama's history, Martín is known for his efforts to promote social development and economic growth during his presidency. He faced challenges such as rising crime rates and economic downturns but is credited with advancing infrastructure projects and social programs. Torrijos has remained active in Panamanian politics and is recognized for his contributions to regional diplomacy and cooperation.
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Martín Torrijos served as the president of Panama from 2004 to 2009, promoting the country's image as a logistical and financial hub.
Tres Asambleas de la OEA en Panamá: memoria, agenda y peso en el hemisferioPanama· 2026-06-21
Martín Torrijos was the influential figure of the PRD who governed Panama during Buitrago's directorship at Ifarhu.
Ocho años de cárcel: ratifican condena contra exmiembro de la cúpula del PRD por peculado en el IfarhuPanama· 2026-03-07
Martín Torrijos was the president of Panama from 2004 to 2009.
De aliado a testigo de cargo: el relato de Jorge ‘churro’ Ruiz sobre el manejo de licitaciones en el MOPPanama· 2026-03-05
Martín Torrijos was the president of Panama from 2004 to 2009.
Perito ratifica sobrecosto ‘sustancial’ en la remodelación del Casco Antiguo, tras adendaPanama· 2026-03-04
Martín Torrijos was the president during Nils Castro's return to diplomacy.
Nils Castro: ‘Culturas, hegemonía, contracultura y emancipación’Panama· 2026-02-07
Martín Torrijos was the former president during whose administration the initial plans for the new ION were proposed.
El nuevo Instituto Oncológico: una obra que comenzó a prometerse en 2007Panama· 2026-02-05
Martín Torrijos's administration corrected the modification of the contract made by Mireya Moscoso.
Excontralor Solís rompe el silencio sobre Panama Ports: se distancia de la prórroga al contrato y defiende su auditoríaPanama· 2026-02-03
Martín Torrijos spent $22.3 million during his presidency from 2004 to 2009.
Mulino y la partida discrecional: $2.5 millones en 18 mesesPanama· 2026-02-02
Torrijos received Lula during his official visit in 2007 and awarded him a medal named after his father.
Lula visitará Panamá en pleno juicio del caso OdebrechtPanama· 2026-01-19
Martín Torrijos was the president of Panama from 2004 to 2009 and is mentioned as a key figure in the Odebrecht corruption scandal.
Frentiao con Jackson: Érase una vez... ¿un lava autos?Panama· 2026-01-13
Martín Torrijos served as president of Panama after Mireya Moscoso.
Proponen poner fin al servicio de escolta vitalicio de los expresidentesPanama· 2026-01-12
Martín Torrijos was supported by the Partido Popular in the 2024 General Election.
Partido Popular elige a su nueva directiva tras sacudón con la Operación NodrizaPanama· 2025-12-14
Martín Torrijos was a presidential candidate for the Partido Popular in 2024.
Partido Popular elige a Cirilo Salas y José César Caicedo como presidente y vicepresidentePanama· 2025-12-14
Martín Torrijos was the candidate for the Partido Popular in the presidential election.
El Parlacen y la fórmula del cociente-residuo volverán en enero para el último bloque de reformas electoralesPanama· 2025-12-09
Martín Torrijos is a former president of Panama who holds the record for the most international trips.
Mulino realiza su decimoséptimo viaje: irá a Noruega para acompañar a María Corina MachadoPanama· 2025-12-07
He served as Minister of Housing during the administration of Martín Torrijos from 2004 to 2009.
Fallece Gabriel Diez Polack, empresario y exministro de ViviendaPanama· 2025-11-28
Martín Torrijos is a former president who criticized Mulino's statements as serious.
Presentan denuncia penal contra Mulino en la Asamblea Nacional por presunta coacción a magistrados del Tribunal ElectoralPanama· 2025-11-25
Martín Torrijos described Mulino's statements as serious and indicative of threats to democracy.
Excandidatos cuestionan a Mulino y coinciden en que su confesión en Costa Rica debe investigarsePanama· 2025-11-25
Martín Torrijos is mentioned as a former member of the PRD who Robinson labels a traitor.
Benicio Robinson se sacude las críticas: ‘Este capo de Bocas del Toro, la gente lo quiere’Panama· 2025-11-23
Martín Torrijos criticized Mulino's statements, calling them serious.
Mulino rechaza críticas, las tacha de ‘hipocresía’ y reitera que ‘no querían que su candidatura fuera viable’Panama· 2025-11-22
Martín Torrijos was the president of Panama who issued a decree in 2005 that repealed the equivalence resolution.
Contralor, puertos y lluvia de maletinesPanama· 2025-10-30
Martín Torrijos left power in 2009 with a public debt of $10,821 million.
La deuda pública de Panamá supera los $58,000 millones: un análisis detallado por periodo presidencialPanama· 2025-10-27
In June, the Trump administration canceled the visa of former Panamanian president Martín Torrijos for criticizing an agreement that allows the sending of American troops to Panama.
'Eu só aspiro ao respeito'
Brazil· 2025-10-17
Martín Torrijos, the former president, expressed gratitude and affection for Luis Hernández.
Muere Luis Hernández, exviceministro del MOP y padre de la diputada Grace HernándezPanama· 2025-10-08
Martín Torrijos spent $22.3 million from discretionary funds during his term.
Mulino gasta cerca de $2 millones de forma discrecionalPanama· 2025-09-22
Martín Torrijos is a former president of Panama who opposed the agreements and lost his U.S. visa as a result.
‘Lose-lose situation’: el alto costo de decir sí o no a WashingtonPanama· 2025-09-08
Salieron del PRD figuras como el expresidente Martín Torrijos.
Pedro Miguel González vuelve al ruedo: quiere la secretaría general del PRD, critica a Benicio Robinson y fustiga a MulinoPanama· 2025-09-07
Martín Torrijos is mentioned as a president who had a frantic desire to build trains.
Sábado Picante: Un viaje en los rieles de la incertidumbrePanama· 2025-08-23
Martín Torrijos is a former president of Panama associated with discretionary spending.
Seis meses, $613 mil: cómo se gastó la partida discrecional del gobierno de MulinoPanama· 2025-08-22
Martín Torrijos is a former president referenced for his discretionary fund expenditures.
‘No estoy pagándole barrigas a gordos’: Mulino sobre retraso en publicación de la partida discrecionalPanama· 2025-08-21