Manuel Noriega

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Discussion of the dictator's rule in Panama. His narco-militaristic regime. His violation of the American-Panamanian Canal treaties. Noriega's early life and career. His role as a U.S. government double agent, and in Nicaragua. The 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama. Capture of Noriega. His U.S. trial for criminal drug operations.

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"MANUEL NORIEGA'S RULE IN PANAMA

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Noriega was a corrupt dictator heading an efficient narco-militaristic regime in Panama. He was involved in drug trafficking, arms smuggling, money laundering, and the ruthless oppression of his people. He also systematically violated the American.Panamanian Canal treaties and harassed U.S. forces and institutions in Panama. (Sosa, 16)

The 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama was the first American use of force since 1945 that was unrelated to the cold war. It was also the first large scale use of American troops abroad since Vietnam and the most violent event in Panamanian history. It ended with the unusual capture of Manuel Antonio Noriega, Panama's head of state, who was then brought to the United States and tried for ..."

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