Omar Torrijos Herrera
Omar Torrijos Herrera (1929-1981) was a Panamanian military leader and politician who served as the de facto head of state of Panama from 1968 until his death in 1981. He is best known for his role in negotiating the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, which facilitated the transfer of control of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama. Torrijos was a prominent figure in the Latin American leftist movement and is remembered for his efforts to promote social justice and economic reforms in Panama. His leadership style was characterized by populism and nationalism, and he remains a controversial yet significant figure in Panamanian history. His legacy is honored in various forms, including the recent unveiling of a bust in Caracas, Venezuela.
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Omar Torrijos was a visionary leader who influenced Panama's political landscape in the 1970s through reform and a commitment to national sovereignty.
Omar Torrijos y el nuevo contexto mundial
Panama· 2026-02-17The closure of the Hospital de Especialidades Pediátricas Omar Torrijos Herrera was due to structural deficiencies.
Ciudad de la Salud: invertirán $8.3 millones en nuevo edificio de urgencias pediátricasPanama· 2025-12-09
Omar Torrijos Herrera rejected the mining project of Cerro Colorado.
50:50 y minería: lo que Panamá debe recordarPanama· 2025-11-20Omar Torrijos Herrera led a government that established restrictions to protect low-income individuals from entering casinos.
La chinguia, trampa disfrazada de suertePanama· 2025-11-12
General Omar Torrijos Herrera was instrumental in the approval of a new constitution for Panama in 1972.
Ensayo de Interpretación del Artículo IV de La Constitución Política de Panamá de 1972 | La Prensa PanamáPanama· 2025-10-30
Omar Torrijos Herrera is mentioned as a corregimiento in the district of San Miguelito where payments will be made.
Segundo pago del PASE-U 2025 se hará este 27 de octubre en cinco áreas de Panamá centro, norte y estePanama· 2025-10-27Omar Torrijos Herrera was a military figure known for repressing a student protest and was involved in the coup against Arias.
Bombas atómicas en Darién para un nuevo canal: Tratado Robles-JohnsonPanama· 2025-10-22
Omar Torrijos Herrera proclaimed the guidelines of the 'Panamanian Revolution' on October 11, 1971.
El golpe militar del 11 de octubre de 1968Panama· 2025-10-11
Omar Torrijos Herrera became the main leader of the military regime following the coup in 1968.
11 de octubre de 1968: el golpe que cambió la historia de PanamáPanama· 2025-10-11
Omar Torrijos is the founder of the Partido Revolucionario Democrático (PRD) and is remembered for his significant political influence in Panama.
¿Candidaturas jurásicas en la renovación del PRD?Panama· 2025-10-09
Hugo Spadafora had the sympathy and admiration of General Omar Torrijos Herrera.
Hugo Spadafora, la piedra en el zapato del régimenPanama· 2025-09-13
He is mentioned in relation to the area where the mining activities are proposed.
Las barreras jurídicas a la reapertura de la minaPanama· 2025-09-09
Omar Torrijos Herrera is considered the founding father of the Partido Revolucionario Democrático.
Auge y debacle del PRD en SonáPanama· 2025-08-28
Omar Torrijos Herrera is remembered for his tragic aviation accident and his role in negotiating the Torrijos-Carter Treaties.
Los chinos y el Canal de PanamáPanama· 2025-08-21
Omar Torrijos was the strongman of Panama and head of the so-called 'revolutionary process'.
Paredes: ‘Torrijos mismo fue quien acabó con Omar Torrijos’Panama· 2025-08-01
The girl was diagnosed with a frontal cranioencephalic trauma at the Omar Torrijos Herrera Pediatric Specialties Hospital.
Niña de 4 años sufre grave fractura en la cabeza tras ataque con piedra durante protestaPanama· 2025-05-09
The Hospital Pediátrico Omar Torrijos Herrera was highlighted for its service quality.
Los mejores y peores servicios de la CSS: ¿qué dicen los pacientes?Panama· 2025-04-18
Omar Torrijos Herrera was a promoter of the conservation and recovery of the nation's natural resources.
Tala ilegal en parque nacional Omar Torrijos Herrera: ¿qué está haciendo Miambiente?Panama· 2025-02-26Omar Torrijos Herrera was the head of government who signed the Torrijos-Carter Treaties.
Donald Trump, el Canal de Panamá y lo pactado en el Tratado de NeutralidadPanama· 2025-02-22
Omar Torrijos is remembered as a great revolutionary of Panama.
Maduro devela busto de Omar Torrijos en CaracasPanama· 2025-02-14
