Panameņistas Commemorate The Death Of Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid
#Panama - Today is a very special day for all who follow the legacy of three-time president of the Republic of Panama, Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid, said the former president Mireya Moscoso, his widow. Twenty three years after his death, those who continue his legacy held a mass in his honor at the "Garden of Peace" cemetery, including Vice President and party president, Juan Carlos Varela, National Assembly Deputy Alcibiades Vasquez, Minister of Economy and Finance Alberto Vallarino, among other Panameņistas. After the religious ceremonies, the former president Moscoso announced this would be the last time they visited the tomb of Dr. Arnulfo A. Madrid. His remains will be transferred to the province of Cocle, where he was born. There a mausoleum will be built, she said. (La Estrella)
Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid was elected as the president of Panama on three occasions - but he never served a full term in office.
