RADIO PANAMA Editorial Office
The President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, together with the Vice President and Minister of the Presidency, José Gabriel Carrizo, led the protocol acts
held this morning to celebrate the 119th anniversary of the Separation of Panama from Colombia and in which ministers and deputy ministers of State, national, municipal and state authorities also participated.
public security agencies.
“After facing a great test, the Covid-19 pandemic, today we meet again to celebrate our country, remembering the legacy that 119 years ago made us reborn as a Republic,” said President Cortizo Cohen, who highlighted the
participation of women and men who allowed the birth of a free and sovereign Nation.
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At 5:00 am the celebrations began, with the traditional targets in the Presidential Palace, an act in which President Cortizo Cohen, Vice President Carrizo Jaén, ministers
of State and directors of public entities.
The Executive Branch team enjoyed the presentations by the music bands of the Institutional Protection Service (SPI), the
National Aeronaval Service (SENAN), the National Police and the Meritorious Fire Department of the Republic of Panama.
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Subsequently, President Cortizo Cohen hoisted the national flag at the Presidency in a civil ceremony in which
The president of the Judicial Branch, María Eugenia López Arias; and Vice President Carrizo Jaén and his wife, Julieta Spiegel de Carrizo.
“Honored to hoist the national flag paying honor to that November 3, 1903, to this great country, to the land that saw me born and has allowed me to continue facing great battles, working
for better days for Panama”, said President Cortizo Cohen.
Also present at this act were the ministers and deputy ministers of State; the attorneys of the Nation and the Administration, the governor of the province of Panama, the vice mayor of the capital, members of the Municipal Council of Panama and directors of the security forces.
Then the President of the Republic handed over the national pavilion to the official flag bearer of November 3, Atheyna Bylon, outstanding
Panamanian boxing athlete and winner of several gold medals in regional sporting events.
The ceremony concluded with the interpretation of the National Anthem by the Republican Band.
Next, President Cortizo Cohen, special guests and his government team went to the Basilica Santa María La
Antigua for the Tedeum in commemoration of the 119th anniversary of the Separation of Panama from Colombia, a ceremony presided over by Monsignor José Domingo Ulloa, Archbishop of Panama, and the Ecumenical Committee of Panama.
The archbishop stated that the date is propitious to renew the commitment to a better Panama while highlighting the noble, peaceful nature and dialogue of the Panamanian people with which they have achieved momentous events such as independence from Spain in 1821, separation of Colombia in 1903, reconstruction of the country after the invasion of 1989, the recovery of the Canal in 1999 and its expansion.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Janaina Tewaney, members of the diplomatic corps participated in the religious ceremony
accredited in Panama, as well as directors, managers and administrators of State institutions.
After the tedeum, the President of the Republic and the State delegation attended the solemn session of the Municipal Council of Panama, in the Demetrio H. Brid Palace, in which the Act of Independence of the Separation of Panama from Colombia was read. .
The deputy mayor of the capital, Judy Meana, and councilor Ramón Ashby Chial, president of the Council, gave speeches highlighting the importance of the date. The session closed with the notes of the National Anthem, performed by the Republican Band.
Parades on November 3
To continue with the commemorative acts of the 119 years of Republican life, President Cortizo Cohen and Vice President Carrizo moved to the platforms located on Calle 50 and Avenida Balboa, respectively, to greet the student delegations, from state institutions, civic, and independent bands that will participate in the patriotic parades.
Ministers, deputy ministers, managers, directors and administrators of entities, as well as the
Governor of the province of Panama, Carla García, and other guests.
