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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 5 | 4.80 | 0.59% | +40% | 4,314,768 | 35,533 | $76,000 | 626$ |
| Totals | 5 | 4,314,768 | 35,533 | $76,000 | 626$ |
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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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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela is a former president of Panama who promised pension reforms but did not fulfill them.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela was the president of Panama from 2014 to 2019.
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Panama:
He was the president of Panama during the signing of the Silk Road agreement in 2017.
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Panama:
Juan Carlos Varela is a former president implicated in the case alongside Aaron Mizrachi.
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