José Gabriel Carrizo Jaén (born 25 June 1983) is a Panamanian politician who served as the vice president of Panama from 2019 to 2024.[1] He has been a member of the Democratic Revolutionary Party since 2007.
José Gabriel Carrizo | |
|---|---|
 Carrizo in 2023 | |
| Vice President of Panama | |
| In office 1 July 2019 – 1 July 2024 | |
| President | Laurentino Cortizo |
| Preceded by | Isabel Saint Malo |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 June 1983 Penonomé, Coclé, Panama |
| Political party | Democratic Revolutionary Party |
| Spouse | Julieta Spiegel |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
editCarrizo was born on 25 June 1983 and lived with his parents and two brothers in Penonomé. He studied at the University of Santa María la Antigua and obtained a bachelor's degree in law and political science in 2000.[2] He was also the head of the student association of the university.
Personal life
editCarrizo is married to Julieta Spiegel. Together they have three children.[3]
Professional career
editJosé Carrizo began his career as a lawyer. He, along with his lawyer friends, established a forensic C&A firm. The firm was involved in construction, livestock and various other sectors.
References
edit- ^ "Perfil: José Gabriel Carrizo, compañero de Cortizo para la presidencia". TVN (in European Spanish). 2 February 2019. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "Laurentino Cortizo oficializa a José Gabriel Carrizo ante el Tribunal Electoral | La Prensa Panamá". prensa.com. 4 February 2019. Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Perfil de José Gabriel Carrizo". www.midiario.com (in Spanish). 1 July 2019. Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2020.