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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 2 | 7.00 | 0.15% | +10% | 4,314,768 | 7,263 | $76,000 | 128$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,314,768 | 7,263 | $76,000 | 128$ |
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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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Panama:
Under General Omar Torrijos, many Afro-descendants were able to hold important positions, improving their perception as capable professionals.
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Colombia:
Omar Torrijos was the nationalist leader who signed treaties with the United States for the transfer of the Panama Canal.
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Dominican Republic:
Omar Torrijos is the father of Martín Torrijos and signed the treaties that returned the canal to Panama.
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Venezuela:
Omar Torrijos was the Panamanian general who signed the Torrijos-Carter treaties with U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
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