Santiago de Maria, Usulután, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)

Roberto Edmundo Canessa

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 21, 2016

1. Roberto Edmundo Canessa Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Homenaje del pueblo santiagueño
a su hijo predilecto
Roberto Edmundo Canessa
31 dic. 1963

English translation:
Tribute from the people of Santiago
to their favorite son
Roberto Edmundo Canessa
December 31, 1963

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1963.

Location. 13° 28.929′ N, 88° 27.974′ W. Memorial is in Santiago de Maria, Usulután. It can be reached from Calle Bolivar Oriente close to 2a Avenida Norte. The marker and monument are in the central park of Santa Maria de Santiago, Usulután. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 19 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Field Marshal Santiago González (within shouting distance of this marker); House Where Alberto Masferrer Was Born (approx. 3.7 kilometers away); Doctor Manuel Enrique Araujo (approx. 3.7 kilometers away); The Cuscatlán Bridge (approx. 18.1 kilometers away in San Vicente).

Regarding Roberto Edmundo Canessa.

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Roberto Edmundo Canessa (July 19, 1912 Santiago de María, Usulután - January 27, 1961 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA) was a wealthy coffee producer in El Salvador. He later formed cooperative alliances with other large growers throughout Central America in order to raise the quality and price of coffee. He entered politics as Chancellor of the Ministry of Foreign Relations during the presidency of Osorio. Eventually he founded a political party (PAN, National Action Party or Partido de Acción Nacional) and attempted to run for president in 1960. He was arrested by the National Police, beaten and tortured. He fled El Salvador to Guatemala in exile. Although he returned to El Salvador and attempted to continue his political struggle, he eventually sought medical treatment for the ongoing medical issues springing from his beating and torture and died in New Orleans in 1961.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 21, 2016

2. Roberto Edmundo Canessa Marker

On the left of the base in this view is another marker noting the remodeling of the central park in 2008.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,934 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.