Iván A. Ricord B.

About the Author

Iván A. Ricord B. is a distinguished Panamanian historian and scholar whose work illuminates the intricate dynamics of power and politics in his nation's formative years. With a keen eye for the tensions between elite influence and democratic ideals, Ricord B. meticulously dissects the socio-political landscape of early 20th-century Panama, revealing how electoral conflicts and simulated democracies shaped the republic's trajectory. His research draws on extensive archival sources to challenge conventional narratives, offering profound insights into the mechanisms of tutelary power that defined the era from 1928 to 1936. A respected voice in Latin American studies, Ricord B. continues to contribute to the understanding of Panama's historical evolution through rigorous, evidence-based analysis that bridges past events with contemporary implications.