When was Martín Torrijos born?

Martín Torrijos was born on 18 July 1963 in Chitré.

What positions has Martín Torrijos held?

Positions held by Martín Torrijos include: President of Panama (2004–2009).

Where did Martín Torrijos study?

Martín Torrijos was educated at Texas A&M University, St. John's Northwestern Military Academy.

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Martín Torrijos

President of Panama

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Martín Erasto Torrijos Espino (Spanish pronunciation: [maɾˈtin toˈrixos]; born July 18, 1963) is a Panamanian politician who was President of Panama from 2004 to 2009.

Quick facts

Born: 18 July 1963 wd
Place of birth: Chitré wd
Citizenship: Panama wd
Occupation: politician, economist wd
Political party: Democratic Revolutionary Party wd
Education: Texas A&M University, St. John's Northwestern Military Academy wd
Spouse: Vivian Fernández wd

Positions held wd

President of Panama (1 September 2004 – 1 July 2009)

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (2008)
Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero
Order of Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Order of José Martí
Order of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Medal of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Order of Isabella the Catholic‎
Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella
Order of the Aztec Eagle

About

He was fathered out of wedlock by Panamanian military ruler Omar Torrijos, the de facto head of Panama from 1968 to 1981. Martín Torrijos was educated in economics and political science in the United States. He then returned to Panama, becoming active in the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD). He was the party's presidential candidate in the 1999 general election, losing to Arnulfista Party candidate Mireya Moscoso.

In the 2004 presidential election, he ran again as the PRD candidate. This time, his primary rival was Solidarity Party candidate Guillermo Endara, whom Torrijos defeated 47% to 31%. Torrijos reformed social security and pensions during his term in office, as well as proposing and passing a $5 billion expansion of the Panama Canal. Torrijos was succeeded by supermarket magnate Ricardo Martinelli in 2009. He is a member of the Inter-American Dialogue.

In the 2024 general elections, he was the presidential candidate for the Christian democratic People's Party, one of the parties that supported him and formed part of his government.

Questions

When was Martín Torrijos born?: Martín Torrijos was born on 18 July 1963 in Chitré.
What positions has Martín Torrijos held?: Positions held by Martín Torrijos include: President of Panama (2004–2009).
Where did Martín Torrijos study?: Martín Torrijos was educated at Texas A&M University, St. John's Northwestern Military Academy.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 4 November 2026

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