President


 * __Government:__** Unitary presidential constitutional republic

**President:** Ricardo Martinelli Ricardo Alberto Martinelli Berrocal is a Panamanian businessman serving as 49th President of Panama since 2009. He is a Panamanian of Italian descent from his father's side.
 * Born:** March 11, 1952, (age 61), Panama City
 * Spouse:** Marta Linares
 * Presidential term:** July 1, 2009 -
 * Office:** of Panama since 2009
 * Education:** Staunton Military Academy, University of Arkansas, INCAE
 * Children:** Ricardo Martinelli Linares, Luis Enrique Martinelli Linares, and Carolina Martinelli Linares


 * Vice president:** Juan Carlos Varela Juan Carlos Varela Rodríguez is a Panamanian politician who has been Vice President of Panama since 2009. Along with President Ricardo Martinelli, he was elected on May 3, 2009 and sworn in on July 1, 2009.
 * Born:** December 12, 1963 (age 49), Panama City
 * Education:** Georgia Institute of Technology
 * Party:** Panameñista Party