José Gabriel Carrizo

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Carrizo and the second or maternal family name is Jaén.

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	(1983-06-25) 25 June 1983 (age 41) Penonomé, Coclé, Panama
Political party	Democratic Revolutionary Party
Spouse	Julieta Spiegel
Children	3

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 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 other sectors.

References

1. "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.
2. "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.
3. "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.