Royo Sánchez, Arístides
Royo Sánchez, Arístides,
1940–, president of Panama (1978–82). A former minister of education, he was named president by Gen. Omar Torrijos HerreraTorrijos Herrera, Omar, 1929–81, military leader, dictator of Panama (1968–78). As a lieutenant colonel, he led, together with Col. Boris Martínez, the coup (1968) that ousted President Arnulfo Arias.
..... Click the link for more information. , the actual ruler of the country. After Torrijos's death (1981), Royo remained in office but encountered increasing opposition from the military, which apparently forced his resignation (1982).