Juan Carlos Varela
Juan Carlos Varela served as the President of Panama from 2014 to 2019. His administration was marked by efforts to strengthen Panama's economy and improve relations with the United States. Varela's decision to recognize China diplomatically in 2017 led to increased Chinese influence in Panama, which has raised concerns regarding the geopolitical implications for the Panama Canal.
Born on Dec 12, 1963 (62 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Panama | 2 | 5.50 | 0.52% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 22,531 | $76,000 | 397$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,314,768 | 22,531 | $76,000 | 397$ |
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela is also a former president involved in the Odebrecht case.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was the president during the establishment of diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was the former president during whose administration the project for the new medical school was developed with the Ministry of Health.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was a president of Panama and a member of a family linked to the liquor business.
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Panama:
Gian Varela is the son of former president Juan Carlos Varela.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was the president during the agreement referred to by Marco Shrem.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was the president of Panama who halted the Ciudad de la Salud project due to irregularities.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was the president of Panama from 2014 to 2019 when a clinic for victims was inaugurated.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela is the former president of Panama who severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela is referenced as a former president who could benefit from the same impunity as Martinelli.
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