This page lists presidents of Panama since independence in 1840 and in 1903.
Short-lived first independence (1840-1841)
President of the Municipal Council of Panama and de facto President (1903)
Members of the Provisional Government Junta (1903-1904)
Presidents of Panama (1904-Present)
Military (de facto) leaders of Panama (1968-1989)
From 1968 to 1989, the commandant of the Panamanian Defense Forces (known as the National Guard until 1983) was the de facto leader of Panama.
Latest election
• d Summary of the 3 May 2009 Panamanian presidential election results
Candidates |
Parties |
Votes |
% |
Ricardo Martinelli |
Democratic Change, Patriotic Union Party, Panameñista Party, Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement |
952,333 |
59.97 |
Balbina Herrera |
Democratic Revolutionary Party, People's Party, Liberal Party |
597,227 |
37.70 |
Guillermo Endara |
Fatherland's Moral Vanguard Party |
36,867 |
2.33 |
Valid votes (turnout 73.99%) |
1,558,445 |
100.0 |
Blank votes |
19,105 |
1.17 |
Invalid votes |
30,976 |
1.89 |
Total votes |
1,636,508 |
100.00 |
Source: Tribunal Electoral |
See also
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Presidents and heads of state of Panama
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