Omar Torrijos

Panamanian military leader and politician

Omar Torrijos - Panamanian military leader and politician
Born

February 13th, 1929
96 years ago

Died

July 31st, 1981
43 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Panama

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A prominent military leader and politician in Panama, commanded the National Guard and served as the de facto leader from 1968 until his death in 1981. Established policies focused on social reforms and advocated for the sovereignty of Panama over the Panama Canal, leading to negotiations that culminated in the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, signed in 1977. These treaties facilitated the eventual handover of control of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama, enhancing national pride and control over its resources.

Led Panama from 1968 to 1981

Signed the Torrijos-Carter Treaties

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