Aristides Royo

Aristides Royo Sánchez (born August 14, 1940 in La Chorrera, Panamá Province) was President of Panama from October 11, 1978^[1] to July 31, 1982.

History of Panama Presidents

Presidents and heads of state of Panama from 1968 to 1989 were mainly appointed by either General Omar Torrijos or General Manuel Noriega, who were the two powerful dictators during that period. President Jimmy Carter negotiated the Panama Canal treaties with General Torrijos in 1978, which were opposed by then presidential candidate Ronald Reagan. Eleven years later, President George Bush Sr. launched the Invasion of Panama to remove General Manuel Noriega from power.

References

1. ^ "Look back at the Britannica Calendar of Events to find out what happened in the year 1978:". Encyclopedia Britannica. http://www.britannica.com/facts/10/40926539/October-11-1978-Aristides-Royo-was-elected-president. Retrieved 16 January 2011. 

Political offices
Preceded by Demetrio Lakas	President of Panama 1978–1982	Succeeded by Ricardo de la Espriella

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Name	Royo, Aristides
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Date of birth	August 14, 1940
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