In 1964, a rival Panamanian politician shot Arias, leaving him a quadriplegic for the rest of his life.

She was said to need money after an assassination attempt on her husband, Roberto Arias, a Panamanian politician, left him paralyzed.

He campaigned skillfully as both a reverent son and the leader of a new generation of Panamanian politicians.

Another Panamanian politician named José Agustín Arango began to plan the revolution and separation.

Jorge Illueca, 93, Panamanian politician, President (1984), respiratory failure.

"We don't have a history we can have a lot of pride in," said Arnulfo Escalona, a Panamanian politician.

She married a Panamanian politician in 1955.

Guillermo Ford, 74, Panamanian politician, Vice President of Panama (1989-1994).

Carlos Afu is a Panamanian politician who served in the National Assembly.

But a number of Panamanian politicians and officials said they believe something will be worked out to keep some United States presence here.