
José Antonio Remón
José Antonio Remón was a Panamanian politician and military officer who served as the President of Panama from 1952 until his assassination in 1955. His presidency was marked by efforts to modernize the country and navigate its complex relationship with the United States, particularly regarding the Panama Canal. Remón's tenure ended tragically when he was shot and killed outside a racetrack in Panama City, a crime that remains unsolved and has had lasting implications on the nation's political landscape.
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José Antonio Remón is the head of foreign relations at the Ministry of Defense and was sanctioned by the United States.
Estados Unidos aumenta la presión y sanciona a militares y empresas vinculadas a la compra de armas en CubaEl Observador·
Uruguay· 2026-08-07
José Antonio Remón was referenced in relation to the assassination of a president.
Exmagistrado se pronuncia tras revelaciones de Mireya Moscoso: ‘Hay que respetar el mandato de 5 años’La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·
Panama· 2025-05-25










