José Agustín Arango

José Agustín Arango was a pivotal figure in the early 20th century Panamanian independence movement. He played a crucial role in organizing the separation of Panama from Colombia, motivated by the desire to secure control over the Panama Canal. As part of a group known as 'los conjurados', he was instrumental in negotiating with American interests for support of the revolution that led to Panama's independence in 1903.