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Panamanian Roman Catholics

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Ricardo Martinelli

36th president of Panama from 2009 to 2014

Laurentino Cortizo

Panamanian politician (born 1953)

Martín Torrijos

President of Panama

President of Panama (1901-1988)

Guillermo Endara

president of Panama (1936-2009)

Ernesto Pérez Balladares

President of Panama

President of Panama (1918-2012)

Pablo Arosemena

President of Panama (1836-1920)

Ricardo Adolfo de la Guardia Arango

President of Panama (1899-1969)

Ricardo Arias Calderón

Panamanian vice president (1933–2017)

Bayano, also known as Ballano or Vaino, originally from the Yoruba community in West Africa, who was eventually captured by the Portuguese. He was said to be a strong leader who was heavily influenced by the Spanish. He is believed to have been in a position of power in Yoruba, as he developed traits of a king who would instill fear and obedience. Bayano, argued to mean “idol,” would ultimately go on to lead the biggest rebellions of enslaved people in 16th century Panama. He was even given the name “El Rey Negro Bayano,” by the Spanish, which translates to “The Black King Bayano.”

Panamanian athlete (1942-2003)

José Agustín Arango

Panamanian politician (1841-1909)