The first tournament was played in 1968, four years later the second tournament took the name Copa Presidente () in honor of Dr. Ramón Cruz; later, General Oswaldo López changed the name and called it Copa Jefe de Estado (). Twenty years later the third tournament was played. From 1992 to 1994, the Cup tournament was played as a separate tournament from the league (played from June to August).
The inaugural competition was held in 1968, four years later the second tournament took on the name Copa Presidente () in tribute to Dr. Ramón Cruz; subsequently, General Oswaldo López renamed it Copa Jefe de Estado (). Twenty years later, the third tournament was conducted. From 1992 to 1994, the Cup competition was held as a distinct tournament from the league (played from June to August).