Coup of 1968

When did the 1968 Panamanian coup d'état take place?

• May 12, 1968

• October 1, 1968

• October 11, 1968

• July 23, 1981

Who led the National Guard during the coup?

• President Arnulfo Arias

• Major Boris Martínez

• Lieutenant Colonel Omar Torrijos

• Colonel José María Pinilla Fábrega

Where did President Arnulfo Arias take refuge after being deposed?

• Panama City

• Santiago, Veraguas Province

• Panama Canal Zone

• Chiriquí Province

Who sought to re-establish some form of civilian rule after the coup in Panama in 1968?

• Lieutenant Colonel Omar Torrijos

• President Arias

• Raul Arango

• Demetrio B. Lakas

Who eventually ousted and exiled Major Boris Martínez and Jose Humberto Ramos?

• President Arnulfo Arias

• Colonel José María Pinilla Fábrega

• Lieutenant Colonel Omar Torrijos

• Demetrio B. Lakas