Anel Omar Rodríguez

Anel Omar Rodríguez (died March 10, 2009) was a Panamanian politician, who served as Panama's Minister of Culture and deputy Minister of Labor during his career. Rodriguez was considered a prominent member of Panama's governing Democratic Revolutionary Party at the time of his death in 2009.

President Martin Torrijos called Rodriguez, "An exemplary Panamanian, a great patriot and an excellent father." Opposition presidential candidate Balbina Herrera blamed criminals from outside the country for the shootout, saying that Mexican and Colombian nationals should have to obtain visas to enter Panama.

Anel Omar Rodríguez was 47 years old at the time of his murder. He was survived by his wife and four children.