Rolando Armuelles, an official speaker and first-hand witness to the events of 1964, gave a detailed account of the generational struggle for the vindication of Panama's sovereignty over its entire territory since 1947. The 1964 movement was decisive in achieving, years later, a treaty that ended the presence of a foreign army and government on Panamanian soil. The municipal authorities of the La Chorrera district, along with members of the Pro-Rescue and Defense Committee of National Sovereignty, commemorated the 62nd anniversary of the patriotic feat of January 9, 1964. During this event, the 21 Panamanians, including students, who died in clashes with the police and army stationed in the then canal zone were honored. As proof of this, he mentioned the administration of the Panama Canal over a 26-year period, as well as the 10 years since the expansion of this waterway, without the setbacks that some sectors had predicted at the time. Robinson Hernández Marín, who was shot during the protests of that date, highlighted the heroism of those who, by risking their lives, fought for Panama's right to be sovereign over its entire territory. In a speech notable for anecdotes and little-known facts, Armuelles took a historical journey through the events of January 9, 1964, and the days that followed. The mayor of La Chorrera, Eloy Chong, stated that 'the sacrifice of this group of Panamanians was not in vain'.
Panama Commemorates 62nd Anniversary of 1964 Patriotic Feat
The La Chorrera district authorities and civil society organizations commemorated the 62nd anniversary of the January 9, 1964 events, a decisive step towards the country's full sovereignty. Memory was paid to those who died in the protests.
