Martín Torrijos

President of Panama

Martín Erasto Torrijos Espino (Spanish pronunciation: [maɾˈtin toˈrixos]; born July 18, 1963) is a Panamanian politician. He was 35th President of Panama from September 1, 2004 to June 30, 2009. His father was Omar Torrijos, who was the Military Leader of Panama from 1968 to 1981.[1]

Martín Torrijos
Martín Torrijos in 2004.
35th President of Panama
In office
September 1, 2004 – June 30, 2009
Vice President
  • Samuel Lewis Navarro
    (2004-2009)
  • Rubén Arosemena
    (2004-2009)
Preceded byMireya Moscoso
Succeeded byRicardo Martinelli
Personal details
Born
Martín Erasto Torrijos Espino

(1963-07-18) July 18, 1963 (age 60)
Chitré, Panama
Political partyDemocratic Revolutionary Party
Spouse(s)Vivian Fernández
Alma materTexas A&M University
Occupationeconomist, politician

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