Omar Torrijos
PanamapoliticianMaleb. 19296.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Omar Torrijos was a Panamanian military leader and politician who governed Panama from 1968 until his death in 1981. He is best known for negotiating the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, which led to the eventual transfer of control of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama. His leadership was marked by efforts to improve social conditions in Panama, as well as his controversial authoritarian rule.
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Omar Torrijos was the general who declined to attend the event at Cerro Ancón, emphasizing Royo's role as president.
¿Por qué hay una bandera en la cima del Cerro Ancón?Panama· 2026-06-19
Omar Torrijos was the general and personal advisor to whom the author provided strategic assistance during negotiations with the United States.
Cuando la reina Juliana salvó mi vidaPanama· 2026-02-13
Omar Torrijos was a key political figure during Nils Castro's involvement in the PRD.
Nils Castro: ‘Culturas, hegemonía, contracultura y emancipación’Panama· 2026-02-07
Omar Torrijos was the leader of Panama who trusted Tack and worked with him on the Canal negotiations.
El aguilucho de Santa Ana que convenció al mundo: acuerdo Tack-KissingerPanama· 2026-02-06
Omar Torrijos is mentioned in relation to the promises of social integration that were not fulfilled by the economic model surrounding the Canal.
Percepciones del Canal en una nueva geopolíticaPanama· 2026-02-02
Omar Torrijos is remembered for his words regarding the control of the Panama Canal and the implications of treaties with the United States.
Panamá y Groenlandia: unidos por una prehistoria de tres millones de añosPanama· 2026-01-22Omar Torrijos was the general who led the military dictatorship in Panama during the time of forced exiles.
El exilio forzado del 20 de enero de 1976 bajo la dictadura militar en PanamáPanama· 2026-01-22
Omar Torrijos was the military ruler of Panama and a close associate of Manuel Noriega.
জেনারেল নরিয়েগাকে ধরতে দূতাবাসের বাইরে উচ্চ শব্দে গান বাজাতে থাকে মার্কিন বাহিনী
Bangladesh· 2025-12-20
Omar Torrijos was a Panamanian leader whose death created a power vacuum that allowed Noriega to rise.
Las confesiones de la mano derecha de NoriegaPanama· 2025-12-20
Omar Torrijos was a key figure in the negotiations of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties.
Panamá se luce en Festival de La Habana con película de la negociaciones de los Tratados Torrijos CarterPanama· 2025-12-06
Omar Torrijos was a general and the leader of Panama who relied heavily on Tack for negotiations with the United States.
Renuncias e intereses nacionales: Juan Antonio TackPanama· 2025-11-29
Omar Torrijos is mentioned as a mentor who inspired leadership in the past.
La misma jeringa con diferente pitongoPanama· 2025-11-25
Omar Torrijos is referenced as a historical figure whose memory Robinson defends against perceived traitors.
Benicio Robinson se sacude las críticas: ‘Este capo de Bocas del Toro, la gente lo quiere’Panama· 2025-11-23
Omar Torrijos captured the reality that traditional doctrines no longer responded to human and national needs.
El ocaso de las ideologías y el desafío de la democracia contemporáneaPanama· 2025-11-15
Omar Torrijos emphasized that growth only has value when it translates into dignity and opportunity for all.
Panamá no tiene problema de crecimiento económico, pero sí un grave problema de desarrollo socialPanama· 2025-10-15Omar Torrijos is quoted saying, 'Sovereignty is not negotiated, it is defended.'
Los jóvenes panameños aprendemos… y nunca olvidamosPanama· 2025-10-04
Omar Torrijos was a general who invited Reina Torres to join the cultural team of the government.
Contra el hurto y el olvido, Marcela añora el regreso de la identidad panameña al MARTAPanama· 2025-09-27
Omar Torrijos is recognized as the founder of the PRD, which was established in 1979.
El PRD se recicla: los mismos de siempre, la apuesta para ‘renovar’ el partidoPanama· 2025-09-18
Hugo Spadafora served as deputy minister of health during the government of Omar Torrijos.
Hugo Spadafora… la voz que aún incomodaPanama· 2025-09-15
The agreements for the transfer of the canal's management were signed by President Omar Torrijos.
Senador Ted Cruz insiste en injerencia de China en el Canal, pese a que Panamá lo ha desmentidoPanama· 2025-08-29
Omar Torrijos was a general and a founder of the Partido Revolucionario Democrático (PRD).
PRD: un colectivo con doble discursoPanama· 2025-08-08
Omar Torrijos was the general who discussed the priorities for the National Development Plan.
El comandante, el hombre del cinco por ciento y el monaguilloPanama· 2025-08-02
The declaration was drafted by Julio Yao at the initiative of General Omar Torrijos.
¿Cuál es la mayor ‘influencia maligna’ en Panamá en su historia?Panama· 2025-07-27
Under the government of Omar Torrijos, the Shah's arrival marked a chapter in the exile of fallen monarchs.
Panamá, Irán, Israel y Estados Unidos en un entramado de poder y petróleoPanama· 2025-06-18
Omar Torrijos was the father of Martín Torrijos and signed the treaties for the canal's handover.
Estados Unidos cancela visa al expresidente panameño Martín Torrijos
Costa Rica· 2025-06-17
Omar Torrijos was the president of Panama whose assassination was linked to Jaime Roldós's death.
León Roldós sobre la declaración de Robert Kennedy Jr. respecto a la muerte de su hermano: Si él tiene algún tipo de indicio, sería bueno que se impulse una investigación | Política | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-05-26
Omar Torrijos participated in the protest against the project of the embalse.
Protesta acuática en río Indio; Canal de Panamá llama al diálogo ‘abierto’ y ‘constructivo’Panama· 2025-05-17
Under General Omar Torrijos, many Afro-descendants were able to hold important positions, improving their perception as capable professionals.
Frentiao con Jackson: La historia (bastante resumida) de los afropanameñosPanama· 2025-05-05
Omar Torrijos was the nationalist leader who signed treaties with the United States for the transfer of the Panama Canal.
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Colombia· 2025-05-03
Omar Torrijos is the father of Martín Torrijos and signed the treaties that returned the canal to Panama.
Rechazan tropas estadounidenses cerca del Canal de Panamá
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-01
