Eric Arturo Delvalle Henríquez (born February 2, 1937) was President of Panama from September 28, 1985 to February 26, 1988. He belonged to the Republican Party (PR). is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... This page lists presidents of Panama since 1903. ... is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ...
Delvalle was born in Panama City. .[1] His brother Raúl is a former member of the National Assembly (1984–1989). Panama City (Spanish: Ciudad de Panamá), population 708,738, with a total metro population of 1,063,000 is the capital of Panama, located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, at . ...
Upon his return to Panama, he was dismissed by Noriega, and replaced by his Vice President, EricArturoDelvalle.
According to statements made by former CIA Director Admiral Stansfield Turner in 1988, Noriega was on the CIA payroll since the early 1970s and he retained U.S. support until February 5, 1988 when the DEA had him indicted on federal drug charges relating to his activities before 1984.
On February 25, Delvalle issued a decree, declaring that Noriega was relieved of his duties.
Barletta resigned in September 1985 and was replaced with his vice president, EricArturoDelvalle[?].
Revelations by a former colleague about his role in the killing of leading critic Hugo Spadafora led to civil unrest and increased human rights violations.
When Delvalle actually attempted to dismiss him, Noriega pressured the National Assembly to replace Delvalle with Manuel Solis Palma[?].