Omar Torrijos
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.
Born on Feb 13, 1929 (96 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Panama | 3 | 6.00 | 0.26% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 11,016 | $76,000 | 194$ |
| Totals | 3 | 4,314,768 | 11,016 | $76,000 | 194$ |
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Panama:
Omar Torrijos is recognized as the founder of the PRD, which was established in 1979.
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Panama:
Hugo Spadafora served as deputy minister of health during the government of Omar Torrijos.
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Panama:
The agreements for the transfer of the canal's management were signed by President Omar Torrijos.
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Panama:
Omar Torrijos was a general and a founder of the Partido Revolucionario Democrático (PRD).
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Panama:
Omar Torrijos was the general who discussed the priorities for the National Development Plan.
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Panama:
The declaration was drafted by Julio Yao at the initiative of General Omar Torrijos.
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Panama:
Under the government of Omar Torrijos, the Shah's arrival marked a chapter in the exile of fallen monarchs.
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Costa Rica:
Omar Torrijos was the father of Martín Torrijos and signed the treaties for the canal's handover.
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Ecuador:
Omar Torrijos was the president of Panama whose assassination was linked to Jaime Roldós's death.
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Panama:
Omar Torrijos participated in the protest against the project of the embalse.
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