This article gives an overview of liberalism in

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. It is limited to

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with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ means a reference to another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.

Introduction

Liberalism in Panama derived from

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. The liberal current is one of the main political currents in Panama. The National Liberal Party (''Partido Liberal Nacional''), observer LI) is a left of center liberal party, as is the Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement (''Partido Movimiento Liberal Republicano Nacionalista'').

The timeline

(National) Liberal Party

*1903: At the independence of Panama the Panama section of the

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established the

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(''Partido Liberal''), led by

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. *1940: The party is renamed into the National Liberal Party (''Partido Liberal Nacional''). *1970: The party is banned. *1981: The party is allowed to register again. *1987: Factions formed the ⇒ Progressive Liberal Party and the ⇒ Authentic Liberal Party. *1989: The Progressive Liberal Party rejoined the party and its leader, Roderick Esquivel becomes party leader.

Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement

*1981: A faction of the liberal current established the Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement (''Movimento Liberal Republicano Nacionalista'').

Progressive Liberal Party

*1987: A faction of the ⇒ National Liberal Party formed the

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(''Partido Liberal Progresista''), led by Roderick Esquivel. *1989: The party rejoined the National Liberal Party.

Authentic Liberal Party

*1987: A faction of the ⇒ National Liberal Party formed the conservative liberal anti-authoritarian

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(''Partido Liberal Auténtico''), led by Arnulfo Escalona Ríos. *1999: The party lost registration.

Liberal leaders

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Political movements in Panama