Liberalism in Panama
This article gives an overview of liberalism in Panama. It is limited to liberal parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ means a reference to another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it is not necessary that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.
Introduction
Liberalism in Panama derived from liberalism in Colombia. The liberal current is one of the main political currents in Panama. The [National National Liberal Party (Panama)|Liberal Party (Panama)|National Liberal Party] is a left of center liberal party, as is the Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement.The timeline
(National) Liberal Party
- 1903: At the independence of Panama the Panama section of the Colombian Liberal Party established the Liberal Party, led by Belisario Porras.
- 1940: The party is renamed into the National Liberal Party.
- 1970: The party is banned.
- 1981: The party is allowed to register again.
- 1987: Factions formed the ⇒ Progressive Liberal Party and the ⇒ Authentic Liberal Party.
- 1989: The Progressive Liberal Party rejoined the party and its leader, Roderick Esquivel becomes party leader.
- 2009: The party merged with the Solidarity Party to form the Patriotic Union Party.
Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement
- 1981: A faction of the liberal current established the Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement.
Progressive Liberal Party
- 1987: A faction of the ⇒ National Liberal Party formed the Progressive Liberal Party, led by Roderick Esquivel.
- 1989: The party rejoined the National Liberal Party.
Authentic Liberal Party
- 1987: A faction of the ⇒ National Liberal Party formed the conservative liberal anti-authoritarian Authentic Liberal Party, led by Arnulfo Escalona Ríos.
- 1999: The party lost registration.