Historical Events tagged with "female president"
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Politics & Government
Mireya Moscoso elected as Panama's first female president
May 2nd, 1999 25 years ago
Mireya Moscoso won the presidential election in Panama, marking a significant milestone as the country's first female president. Running as a candidate from the Panameñista Party, she secured victory over her main opponent, Martin Torrijos. Her election was celebrated by many as a progressive step for gender representation in politics in a nation where leadership roles had traditionally been occupied by men. This election was pivotal in altering the political landscape of Panama.
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