Gustavo García de Paredes
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Gustavo García de Paredes | |
|---|---|
| Rector of the University of Panama | |
| In office 1997–2016 | |
| Ambassador of Panama to Brazil | |
| In office 1983–1988 | |
| Minister of Education of Panama | |
| In office 1978–1981 | |
| Preceded by | ? |
| Succeeded by | Susana Richa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 September 1938 |
| Died | 6 September 2024 (aged 85) |
| Party | Democratic Revolutionary Party |
| Alma mater | University of Madrid |
Gustavo García de Paredes Aued (23 September 1938 – 6 September 2024) was a Panamanian educator, historian, philosopher, and politician. He was the rector of the University of Panama for five consecutive terms: 1994–1997, 1997–2000, 2003–2005, 2006–2011, and 2012–2016.[1] García also served as the Minister of Education of Panama from 1978 until 1981, manager of the Colón Free Trade Zone from 1981 to 1982, and Ambassador to Brazil from 1983 to 1988.[2]