Juan Carlos Varela is a Panamanian politician and businessman who served as the President of Panama from 2014 to 2019. He was born on December 12, 1963, in Panama City. Before his presidency, Varela held various political positions, including Vice President under Ricardo Martinelli from 2009 to 2014. Varela is a member of the Panama Democratic Party and focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure during his time in office. His administration also worked on improving relations with the United States and addressing corruption within the government.