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{{short description|President of Panama from 2019 to 2024}} |
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{{family name hatnote|Cortizo|Cohen|lang=Spanish}} |
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{{Infobox officeholder |
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| honorific-prefix = [[Excellency|His Excellency]] |
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| name = Laurentino Cortizo |
| name = Laurentino Cortizo |
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| image = Laurentino Cortizo (52134360482) (cropped).jpg |
| image = Laurentino Cortizo (52134360482) (cropped).jpg |
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| caption = Cortizo in 2022 |
| caption = Cortizo in 2022 |
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| order = 38th |
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| office = President of Panama |
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| vicepresident = [[Jose Gabriel Carrizo]] |
| vicepresident = [[Jose Gabriel Carrizo]] |
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| term_start = 1 July 2019 |
| term_start = 1 July 2019 |
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| term_end = 1 July 2024 |
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| predecessor = [[Juan Carlos Varela]] |
| predecessor = [[Juan Carlos Varela]] |
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| successor = [[José Raúl Mulino]] |
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| office1 = Minister of Agricultural Development |
| office1 = Minister of Agricultural Development |
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| president1 = [[Martín Torrijos]] |
| president1 = [[Martín Torrijos]] |
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| predecessor1 = Lynette Stanziola |
| predecessor1 = Lynette Stanziola |
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| successor1 = Guillermo Salazar |
| successor1 = Guillermo Salazar |
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| office2 = [[List of presidents of the National Assembly of Panama|President of the National Assembly]] |
| office2 = 38th [[List of presidents of the National Assembly of Panama|President of the National Assembly]] |
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| term_start2 = 1 September 2000 |
| term_start2 = 1 September 2000 |
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| term_end2 = 31 August 2001 |
| term_end2 = 31 August 2001 |
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| successor2 = [[Rubén Arosemena]] |
| successor2 = [[Rubén Arosemena]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|01|30|df=y}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|01|30|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Panama City, Panama |
| birth_place = [[Panama City]], Panama |
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| alma_mater = [[Norwich University]] ([[Bachelor of Business Administration|B.B.A.]])<br>[[St. Edwards University]] ([[Master of Business Administration|M.B.A.]])<br>[[University of Texas at Austin]] |
| alma_mater = [[Norwich University]] ([[Bachelor of Business Administration|B.B.A.]])<br>[[St. Edwards University]] ([[Master of Business Administration|M.B.A.]])<br>[[University of Texas at Austin]] |
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| party = [[Democratic Revolutionary Party]] |
| party = [[Solidarity Party (Panama)|Solidarity Party]] (1983–2004)<br>[[Democratic Revolutionary Party]] (2004–present) |
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| spouse = [[Yazmín Colón de Cortizo]] |
| spouse = [[Yazmín Colón de Cortizo]] |
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| children = 2 |
| children = 2 |
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'''Laurentino''' "'''Nito'''" '''Cortizo Cohen''' ({{IPA |
'''Laurentino''' "'''Nito'''" '''Cortizo Cohen''' ({{IPA|es|lawɾenˈtino koɾˈtiso ˈko.en}}; born 30 January 1953) is a Panamanian politician who served as the 38th [[President of Panama]] from 2019 to 2024. Previously, he served as [[List of presidents of the National Assembly of Panama|President of the National Assembly]] (2000–2001)<ref>{{cite book |editor-last1=Sáez |editor-first1=Manuel Alcántara |editor-last2=Freidenberg |editor-first2=Flavia |year=2001 |title=Partidos políticos de América Latina. Centroamérica, México y República Dominicana |publisher=[[Universidad de Salamanca]] |page=561 |isbn=9788478008377}}</ref> and Minister of Agricultural and Livestock Development (2004–2006). Cortizo was a member of the [[National Assembly (Panama)|National Assembly]] for [[Colón Province]] from 1994 to 2004.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=http://bdigital.binal.ac.pa/bdp/descarga.php?f=Palabras%20Llanas.pdf |title=PALABRAS LLANAS - 50 años de visión y Compromiso (1906-2006) |access-date=24 March 2019 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303174904/http://bdigital.binal.ac.pa/bdp/descarga.php?f=Palabras%20Llanas.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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A member of the [[Democratic Revolutionary Party]], he was elected as president in the [[2019 Panamanian general election|2019 general election]], winning 33.27% of the vote.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48174497|title=Cortizo wins Panama election|date=2019-05-06|access-date=2019-05-06|language=en-GB}}</ref> He took office on 1 July 2019. |
A member of the [[Democratic Revolutionary Party]], he was elected as president in the [[2019 Panamanian general election|2019 general election]], winning 33.27% of the vote.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48174497|title=Cortizo wins Panama election|date=2019-05-06|access-date=2019-05-06|language=en-GB|archive-date=17 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517210927/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48174497|url-status=live}}</ref> He took office on 1 July 2019. |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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Laurentino Cortizo Cohen was born in Panama City to Laurentino Cortizo, a [[Galicians|Galician]] from [[Beariz]], Spain, and Esther Cohen, of [[Jews|Jewish]] descent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.laregion.es/articulo/o-carballinho/sangre-ourensana-panama/20190909234029892739.amp.html|title=La sangre ourensana de Panamá|language=Spanish|date=9 September 2019|accessdate=10 August 2021}}</ref> |
Laurentino Cortizo Cohen was born in Panama City to Laurentino Cortizo, a [[Galicians|Galician]] from [[Beariz]], Spain, and Esther Cohen, of [[Jews|Jewish]] descent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.laregion.es/articulo/o-carballinho/sangre-ourensana-panama/20190909234029892739.amp.html|title=La sangre ourensana de Panamá|language=Spanish|date=9 September 2019|accessdate=10 August 2021|archive-date=10 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810044904/https://www.laregion.es/articulo/o-carballinho/sangre-ourensana-panama/20190909234029892739.amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The eldest of six siblings, Cortizo attended Javier Elementary School and completed his secondary education at La Salle College in [[Diriamba]], Nicaragua. He |
The eldest of six siblings, Cortizo attended Javier Elementary School and completed his secondary education at La Salle College in [[Diriamba]], Nicaragua. He went on to attend the [[Valley Forge Military Academy and College|Valley Forge Military Academy]] in Pennsylvania. After this, he studied at [[Norwich University]] in Vermont, the oldest military college in the United States. Cortizo then attended St. Edwards University, earning a master's degree in business administration, and the [[University of Texas at Austin]], where he did doctoral work.<ref name=oas>{{cite news |last1=Bermúdez Valdés |first1=Julio |title=Laurentino Cortizo Cohen devuelve la confianza al sector agropecuario |url=https://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/dia-d/laurentino-cortizo-cohen-devuelve-la-confianza-al-sector-agropecuario-155274 |access-date=30 July 2022 |work=Panamá América |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519032301/https://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/dia-d/laurentino-cortizo-cohen-devuelve-la-confianza-al-sector-agropecuario-155274 |archive-date=19 May 2021 |url-status=live|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hoja de Vida Laurentino Cortizo |url=https://www.tribunal-electoral.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/4-HV-NITO-CORTIZO.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029035717/https://www.tribunal-electoral.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/4-HV-NITO-CORTIZO.pdf |website=Tribunal Electoral.gov.pa |access-date=16 November 2023 |archive-date=29 October 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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== Early career == |
== Early career == |
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After graduation, Cortizo moved to Washington, D.C., in 1981 to work as a technical advisor to the secretary-general of the [[Organization of American States]] (OAS).<ref name=oas/> |
After graduation, Cortizo moved to Washington, D.C., in 1981 to work as a technical advisor to the secretary-general of the [[Organization of American States]] (OAS).<ref name=oas/> |
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In November 1986, Cortizo assumed the role of Panama's alternate ambassador to the OAS. During that time, he was a member of the budget committee and the working group for the private sector. In addition, Cortizo chaired the working group for development problems of the states of the Central American isthmus and the permanent executive committee of the economic and social council.<ref>{{cite web |title=Presidente de la República de Panamá |url=https://www.presidencia.gob.pa/Presidente |website=presidencia.gob.pa |access-date=9 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602063853/https://www.presidencia.gob.pa/Presidente |archive-date=2 June 2022 |language=es |url-status=live}}</ref> |
In November 1986, Cortizo assumed the role of Panama's alternate ambassador to the OAS. During that time, he was a member of the budget committee and of the working group for the private sector. In addition, Cortizo chaired the working group for development problems of the states of the Central American isthmus and the permanent executive committee of the economic and social council.<ref>{{cite web |title=Presidente de la República de Panamá |url=https://www.presidencia.gob.pa/Presidente |website=presidencia.gob.pa |access-date=9 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602063853/https://www.presidencia.gob.pa/Presidente |archive-date=2 June 2022 |language=es |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== Political career == |
== Political career == |
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Cortizo served as a member of the National Assembly from 1994 to 2004 and is described as being from the [[centrist]] wing of his party.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/panama-elections-centrist-laurentino-cortizo-declared-winner-190506053456564.html|title=Panama elections: Centrist Laurentino Cortizo declared winner|website=www.aljazeera.com|access-date=2019-08-12}}</ref> He became President of the National Assembly in 2000, serving until 2001.<ref name=":0" /> |
Cortizo served as a member of the National Assembly from 1994 to 2004 and is described as being from the [[centrist]] wing of his party.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/panama-elections-centrist-laurentino-cortizo-declared-winner-190506053456564.html|title=Panama elections: Centrist Laurentino Cortizo declared winner|website=www.aljazeera.com|access-date=2019-08-12|archive-date=12 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812192121/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/panama-elections-centrist-laurentino-cortizo-declared-winner-190506053456564.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He became President of the National Assembly in 2000, serving until 2001.<ref name=":0" /> |
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He also served as Minister of Agricultural and Livestock Development under President [[Martín Torrijos]], however he resigned in 2006 due to his objections to the negotiations made in pursuit of the US-Panama Free Trade Agreement.<ref name=":1" /> |
He also served as Minister of Agricultural and Livestock Development under President [[Martín Torrijos]], however he resigned in 2006 due to his objections to the negotiations made in pursuit of the US-Panama Free Trade Agreement.<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Cortizo is married to [[Yazmín Colón de Cortizo]]. They have two children, Carolina and Jorge. Carolina is currently the director of [[Wingo (airline)|Wingo]] that is part of [[Copa Airlines]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wingo anuncia a Carolina Cortizo como su nueva Directora General|url=https://www.wingo.com/en/about-us/newsroom/2019/wingo-anuncia-a-carolina-cortizo-como-su-nueva-directora-general|access-date=2021-11-30|website=www.wingo.com}}</ref> |
Cortizo is married to [[Yazmín Colón de Cortizo]]. They have two children, Carolina and Jorge. Carolina is currently the director of [[Wingo (airline)|Wingo]] that is part of [[Copa Airlines]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wingo anuncia a Carolina Cortizo como su nueva Directora General|url=https://www.wingo.com/en/about-us/newsroom/2019/wingo-anuncia-a-carolina-cortizo-como-su-nueva-directora-general|access-date=2021-11-30|website=www.wingo.com|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130233519/https://www.wingo.com/en/about-us/newsroom/2019/wingo-anuncia-a-carolina-cortizo-como-su-nueva-directora-general|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In June 2022, Cortizo was diagnosed with [[myelodysplastic syndrome]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/panamas-president-says-diagnosed-with-rare-blood-disorder-2022-06-20/|title=Panama's president diagnosed with rare blood disorder|publisher=Reuters|date=20 June 2022|accessdate=29 June 2022}}</ref> |
In June 2022, Cortizo was diagnosed with [[myelodysplastic syndrome]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/panamas-president-says-diagnosed-with-rare-blood-disorder-2022-06-20/|title=Panama's president diagnosed with rare blood disorder|publisher=Reuters|date=20 June 2022|accessdate=29 June 2022|archive-date=29 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629132930/https://www.reuters.com/world/panamas-president-says-diagnosed-with-rare-blood-disorder-2022-06-20/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Cortizo is a devout [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] and often reads the [[Bible]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cortizo: sería irresponsable juzgar a la Presidenta Moscoso |url=https://portal.critica.com.pa/archivo/09012000/nac4.html |access-date=2022-08-09 |website=portal.critica.com.pa}}</ref> |
Cortizo is a devout [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] and often reads the [[Bible]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cortizo: sería irresponsable juzgar a la Presidenta Moscoso |url=https://portal.critica.com.pa/archivo/09012000/nac4.html |access-date=2022-08-09 |website=portal.critica.com.pa |archive-date=13 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313195307/https://portal.critica.com.pa/archivo/09012000/nac4.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20191119053013/https://www.nitocortizo.com/ Site of Laurentino Cortizo] (in Spanish) |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20191119053013/https://www.nitocortizo.com/ Site of Laurentino Cortizo] (in Spanish) |
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*[https://www.cidob.org/ |
*[https://www.cidob.org/lider-politico/laurentino-cortizo-cohen Biography by CIDOB] (in Spanish) |
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Laurentino Cortizo | |
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38th President of Panama | |
In office 1 July 2019 – 1 July 2024 | |
Vice President | Jose Gabriel Carrizo |
Preceded by | Juan Carlos Varela |
Succeeded by | José Raúl Mulino |
Minister of Agricultural Development | |
In office 1 September 2004 – 10 January 2006 | |
President | Martín Torrijos |
Preceded by | Lynette Stanziola |
Succeeded by | Guillermo Salazar |
38th President of the National Assembly | |
In office 1 September 2000 – 31 August 2001 | |
Preceded by | Enrique Garrido |
Succeeded by | Rubén Arosemena |
Personal details | |
Born | Panama City, Panama | 30 January 1953
Political party | Solidarity Party (1983–2004) Democratic Revolutionary Party (2004–present) |
Spouse | Yazmín Colón de Cortizo |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Norwich University (B.B.A.) St. Edwards University (M.B.A.) University of Texas at Austin |
Laurentino "Nito" Cortizo Cohen (Spanish pronunciation: [lawɾenˈtino koɾˈtiso ˈko.en]; born 30 January 1953) is a Panamanian politician who served as the 38th President of Panama from 2019 to 2024. Previously, he served as President of the National Assembly (2000–2001)[1] and Minister of Agricultural and Livestock Development (2004–2006). Cortizo was a member of the National Assembly for Colón Province from 1994 to 2004.[2]
A member of the Democratic Revolutionary Party, he was elected as president in the 2019 general election, winning 33.27% of the vote.[3] He took office on 1 July 2019.
Early life and education
[edit]Laurentino Cortizo Cohen was born in Panama City to Laurentino Cortizo, a Galician from Beariz, Spain, and Esther Cohen, of Jewish descent.[4]
The eldest of six siblings, Cortizo attended Javier Elementary School and completed his secondary education at La Salle College in Diriamba, Nicaragua. He went on to attend the Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania. After this, he studied at Norwich University in Vermont, the oldest military college in the United States. Cortizo then attended St. Edwards University, earning a master's degree in business administration, and the University of Texas at Austin, where he did doctoral work.[5][6]
Early career
[edit]After graduation, Cortizo moved to Washington, D.C., in 1981 to work as a technical advisor to the secretary-general of the Organization of American States (OAS).[5]
In November 1986, Cortizo assumed the role of Panama's alternate ambassador to the OAS. During that time, he was a member of the budget committee and of the working group for the private sector. In addition, Cortizo chaired the working group for development problems of the states of the Central American isthmus and the permanent executive committee of the economic and social council.[7]
Political career
[edit]Cortizo served as a member of the National Assembly from 1994 to 2004 and is described as being from the centrist wing of his party.[8] He became President of the National Assembly in 2000, serving until 2001.[2]
He also served as Minister of Agricultural and Livestock Development under President Martín Torrijos, however he resigned in 2006 due to his objections to the negotiations made in pursuit of the US-Panama Free Trade Agreement.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Cortizo is married to Yazmín Colón de Cortizo. They have two children, Carolina and Jorge. Carolina is currently the director of Wingo that is part of Copa Airlines.[9]
In June 2022, Cortizo was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome.[10]
Cortizo is a devout Roman Catholic and often reads the Bible.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Sáez, Manuel Alcántara; Freidenberg, Flavia, eds. (2001). Partidos políticos de América Latina. Centroamérica, México y República Dominicana. Universidad de Salamanca. p. 561. ISBN 9788478008377.
- ^ a b "PALABRAS LLANAS - 50 años de visión y Compromiso (1906-2006)" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- ^ "Cortizo wins Panama election". 6 May 2019. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ^ "La sangre ourensana de Panamá" (in Spanish). 9 September 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ a b Bermúdez Valdés, Julio. "Laurentino Cortizo Cohen devuelve la confianza al sector agropecuario". Panamá América (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Hoja de Vida Laurentino Cortizo" (PDF). Tribunal Electoral.gov.pa. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "Presidente de la República de Panamá". presidencia.gob.pa (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Panama elections: Centrist Laurentino Cortizo declared winner". www.aljazeera.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ^ "Wingo anuncia a Carolina Cortizo como su nueva Directora General". www.wingo.com. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Panama's president diagnosed with rare blood disorder". Reuters. 20 June 2022. Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Cortizo: sería irresponsable juzgar a la Presidenta Moscoso". portal.critica.com.pa. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
External links
[edit]- Site of Laurentino Cortizo (in Spanish)
- Biography by CIDOB (in Spanish)
- 1953 births
- Panamanian people of Spanish descent
- Living people
- Democratic Revolutionary Party politicians
- Jewish Panamanian politicians
- McCombs School of Business alumni
- Norwich University alumni
- Panamanian people of Galician descent
- Panamanian people of Jewish descent
- Politicians from Panama City
- Presidents of the National Assembly (Panama)
- Presidents of Panama
- Panamanian Roman Catholics
- 20th-century Panamanian politicians
- 21st-century Panamanian politicians