José Domingo Espinar
PanamapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%José Domingo Espinar was a prominent military leader and strategist in the early 19th century, best known for declaring Panama's separation from Gran Colombia in 1830. As a mulatto from the outskirts of Santa Ana in Panama City, he built a remarkable career as a general, engineer, geographer, and politician. Espinar's declaration was driven not by a romantic notion of independence, but by a political demand for the reinstatement of Simón Bolívar as president, following political turmoil and Bolívar's forced resignation. Despite facing strong opposition from the local oligarchy, Espinar played a crucial role in shaping Panama's early political landscape.
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José Domingo Espinar is mentioned in relation to the budget allocations for the juntas comunales.
‘Desde que llegamos estábamos en quiebra’: alcaldesa Irma Hernández defiende recortes en San MiguelitoPanama· 2026-08-06
José Domingo Espinar is included as a corregimiento in San Miguelito.
San Miguelito celebra sus 56 años con desfile cívico en ParaísoPanama· 2026-08-02
José Domingo Espinar is mentioned among those who defended the national colors.
10 de noviembre y colores nacionalesPanama· 2025-11-07
Espinar was a prominent general who led the separatist act of Panama from Gran Colombia.
Dos separaciones de Colombia y su contexto políticoPanama· 2025-10-30
