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 first contest occurred in 1968, followed by a second tournament that bore the name Copa Presidente () in recognition of Dr. Ramón Cruz; subsequently, General Oswaldo López redesignated it Copa Jefe de Estado (). Twenty years later, the third tournament was staged. From 1992 to 1994, the Cup competition coexisted with the league, which took place from June to August.