Ascanio Arosemena
PanamastudentMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Ascanio Arosemena was a young Panamanian student and ex-alumnus of the Instituto Nacional, known for his bravery during the protests against the absence of the Panamanian flag at the Balboa High School in January 1964. He tragically became the first of 22 Panamanians to die in the ensuing violence when he was shot while trying to assist a fellow student.
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Ascanio Arosemena is associated with the recovery of sovereignty over the Canal Zone.
Del Adriático al Barú: una huella croata en PanamáLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-06-23
Panama· 2026-06-23
Ascanio Arosemena is recognized as the first martyr of January 9 in Panama's history.
¿Por qué hay una bandera en la cima del Cerro Ancón?La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-06-19
Panama· 2026-06-19
Ascanio Arosemena is remembered for his act of solidarity during a critical moment.
Entre el recuerdo y la memoria: el reto de un enero eternoLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-01-13
Panama· 2026-01-13
Ascanio Arosemena was a young former student who went to help his classmates during the protests and was shot.
La lucha por un asta sin bandera: Declaración Moreno-BunkerLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2025-10-11
Panama· 2025-10-11
