Omar Torrijos

Omar Efraín Torrijos Herrera (February 13, 1929 - August 1, 1981) was a Panamanian army officer and military ruler of Panama from 1968 to 1981. Torrijos was often referred to in the American press as the military strongman of Panama. A son of Torrijos, Martín Torrijos Espino, won the Presidential election on 2 May 2004 and took office on September 1, 2004.

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February 13 - 1929 - August 1 - 1981 - Panamanian - 1968 - Strongman - Martín Torrijos Espino - Presidential election - 2 May - 2004 - September 1

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