Maximum Leader

The term "Maximum Leader" (Spanish: Líder Máximo) has been used by, or to describe, a number of politicians, including:

  • Fidel Castro, Cuban revolutionary and political leader, served as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (1965–2011); the title is not utilised in Cuba
  • Omar Torrijos, Panamian dictator (1968–1981); recognised as "Maximum Leader of the Panamanian Revolution" in the 1972 Constitution of Panama
  • Manuel Noriega, Panamian dictator (1983–1989); the title was officially given to him in 1989 by the National Assembly of Panama
  • Massimo D'Alema, Italian prime minister (1998–2000); the title was chiefly used in a humorous vein by the media.
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