José Antonio Remón Cantera
PanamamilitaryMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%José Antonio Remón Cantera was a Panamanian military officer who led a coup in 1952, overthrowing the democratically elected president, Dr. Arnulfo Arias, in a period marked by political instability in Panama.
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The park was renamed Parque José Antonio Remón Cantera in memory of the assassinated president.
Del Parque de Lesseps a la Asamblea: la transformación de un rincón de la ciudadLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-09-13
Panama· 2026-09-13
José Antonio Remón Cantera was the president during the construction of the building.
La Asamblea por dentro: grietas, filtraciones y un edificio que envejeció sin mantenimientoLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-02-18
Panama· 2026-02-18
He presided over the official commemorative acts for the 50th anniversary of Panama as a Republic.
El cerro Ancón y el medio siglo de Panamá como RepúblicaLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2025-11-03
Panama· 2025-11-03José Antonio Remón Cantera was elected president of the Republic, becoming the first military leader to govern Panama.
Policías, polleras y asesinato: la vida de José Antonio y el tratado Remón EisenhowerLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2025-09-25
Panama· 2025-09-25
José Antonio Remón Cantera was a colonel who led the National Guard that overthrew the elected president, Dr. Arnulfo Arias.
Río Indio en 1963, según el geólogo Robert StewartLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2025-06-16
Panama· 2025-06-16
