Manuel Noriega
Manuel Noriega was a Panamanian military officer and politician who served as the de facto ruler of Panama from 1983 until his overthrow by U.S. forces in 1989. Initially a U.S. ally, Noriega's involvement in drug trafficking and his increasingly authoritarian rule led to a severe deterioration in U.S.-Panama relations, culminating in a military invasion by the United States.
Born on Feb 11, 1934 (92 years old)
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Switzerland:
Manuel Noriega was overthrown by the USA during the invasion of Panama in December 1989.
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Latvia:
Manuel Noriega was the president of Panama who was captured by U.S. forces in 1989.
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Paraguay:
Noriega was the first president captured by the U.S. since the detention of Manuel Noriega in 1989.
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Spain:
Manuel Noriega was captured during a U.S. military operation in Panama in 1989.
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Spain:
Manuel Noriega is mentioned in the context of a U.S. operation to capture him in Panama.
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France:
Manuel Noriega was the general in power during the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989.
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Jamaica:
General Manuel Noriega was captured by the USA in 1989 and sentenced to 40 years in prison.
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Jamaica:
Manuel Noriega was Panama’s military ruler who was arrested on drug charges by US Marines.
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Romania:
Manuel Noriega is referenced as a past leader removed by U.S. intervention.
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Uruguay:
Manuel Noriega was a former dictator of Panama who was captured by U.S. forces in 1990.
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