José Gabriel Carrizo

José Gabriel Carrizo Jaén (born 25 June 1983) is a Panamanian politician who is serving as the Vice President of Panama since 1 July 2019.[1] He is a member of the Democratic Revolutionary Party since 2007.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Carrizo and the second or maternal family name is Jaén.
José Gabriel Carrizo
Carrizo in 2022
Vice President of Panama
Assumed office
1 July 2019
PresidentLaurentino Cortizo
Preceded byIsabel Saint Malo
Personal details
Born (1983-06-25) 25 June 1983
Penonomé, Coclé, Panama
Political partyDemocratic Revolutionary Party
SpouseJulieta Spiegel
Children3

Early life

Carrizo 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 (USMA) 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

Carrizo is married to Julieta Spiegel. Together they have three children.[3]

Professional career

José 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 sectors.

References
  1. "Perfil: José Gabriel Carrizo, compañero de Cortizo para la presidencia". TVN (in European Spanish). 2019-02-02. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  2. "Laurentino Cortizo oficializa a José Gabriel Carrizo ante el Tribunal Electoral | La Prensa Panamá". prensa.com. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. "Perfil de José Gabriel Carrizo". www.midiario.com (in Spanish). 2019-07-01. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
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