Martín Torrijos
Panamanian politician and economist
Born
July 18th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Panama
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Served as the 35th President of Panama from 2004 to 2009. Focused on social policies aimed at reducing poverty and inequality during presidency. Implemented significant infrastructure projects to improve national transportation and communication. Worked on the expansion of the Panama Canal, enhancing its global trading capabilities. Promoted renewable energy sources and sought to strengthen Panama's economy through various reforms.
Served as President of Panama from 2004 to 2009
Promoted infrastructure development and social policies
Led efforts for the Panama Canal expansion
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