Arístides Royo | |
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President of Panama | |
In office 11 October 1978 – 31 July 1982 | |
Vice President | Ricardo de la Espriella |
Preceded by | Demetrio B. Lakas |
Succeeded by | Ricardo de la Espriella |
Minister for Canal Affairs | |
Assumed office 1 July 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Arístides Royo Sánchez 14 August 1940 La Chorrera, Panama |
Political party | Democratic Revolutionary Party |
Spouse | Adela Ruiz de Royo (early 1960s–2019; her death) |
Alma mater | University of Salamanca |
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Arístides Royo Sánchez (born 14 August 1940) is a Panamanian politician who was President of Panama from 11 October 1978[1] to 31 July 1982, when he was pressured to resign by the military. He is currently the Minister of Canal Affairs.