Francisco Rodríguez (politician)
Former President of Panama
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Francisco Antonio Rodríguez Poveda (born 24 November 1938) is a Panamanian politician who briefly served as the provisional President of Panama in 1989.
Carlos Ozores
Second Vice President
Vacant
Francisco Rodríguez | |
|---|---|
| President of Panama | |
| In office 1 September 1989 – 20 December 1989 | |
| Military Leader | Manuel Noriega |
| Vice President | First Vice President Carlos Ozores Second Vice President Vacant |
| Preceded by | Manuel Solís Palma |
| Succeeded by | Guillermo Endara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francisco Antonio Rodríguez Poveda 24 November 1938 |
| Party | Democratic Revolutionary Party |
Early life
Rodríguez was born in Herrera Province.[1]
Provisional President of Panama
Rodríguez became provisional President of Panama on 1 September 1989 following the resignation of Manuel Solís Palma.[1] He stood down on 20 December 1989 following the United States invasion of Panama and the arrest of de facto leader Manuel Antonio Noriega.[1] He was one of a series of Noriega's puppet rulers, nicknamed the "Kleenex presidents" in Panama due to their "disposability".[2]
Later life
In 1994, Rodríguez was pardoned by President Guillermo Endara for any crimes committed during the Noriega years.[3] Rodríguez belonged to the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD).
