Laurentino Cortizo

ModernPoliticianPanama1953 — ?

Current Panamanian president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1953

Country

Panama

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score43.5

Laurentino Cortizo — Complete Timeline

2019 AD

Elected President of PanamaPolitical Action◆ Major

Laurentino Cortizo, a former agriculture minister and member of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), won the 2019 presidential election. His campaign emphasized social programs, anti-corruption, and economic stability, defeating a fragmented opposition.

ElectionPRDSocial Policy

Impact: national

2020 AD

COVID-19 Pandemic ResponsePolitical Action◆ Major

Cortizo's administration faced the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing lockdowns, economic relief measures, and a vaccination campaign. Panama was one of the first countries in Latin America to secure vaccines, but the pandemic caused significant economic contraction and public health challenges.

PandemicHealthEconomy

Impact: national

2023 AD

Mining Contract Controversy (2023)Political Action◆ Major

Cortizo's government signed a controversial 20-year contract with Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals to operate the Cobre Panama copper mine. The deal sparked massive protests over environmental and economic concerns, leading to widespread civil unrest and calls for his resignation.

MiningProtestsEnvironment

Impact: nationaldestructive