Aristides Royo
Arístides Royo | |
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Royo in 2012 | |
| 23rd President of Panama | |
| In office October 11, 1978 – July 31, 1982 | |
| Vice President |
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| Preceded by | Demetrio B. Lakas |
| Succeeded by | Ricardo de la Espriella |
| Minister for Canal Affairs | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arístides Royo Sánchez August 14, 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 August 14, 1940) is a Panamanian politician who was 23rd President of Panama from October 11, 1978 to July 31, 1982, when he was pressured to resign by the military. He served as Minister of Canal Affairs until 2024.