OMAR TORRIJOS HERRERA

(Omar Efraín Torrijos Herrera)


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Omar Torrijos Herrera
  • Born: February 13, 1929
  • Died: July 31, 1981
  • Nationality: Panamanian
  • Profession: Soldier
Biography

Omar Efraín Torrijos Herrera was the Commander of the Panamanian National Guard and the de facto head of Panama from 1968 to his death in 1981. Torrijos was never officially the president of Panama, but instead held titles including "Maximum Leader of the Panamanian Revolution". Torrijos took power in a coup d'état and instituted a number of social reforms.

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