Manuel Noriega

Panamanian general and military leader

Manuel Noriega - Panamanian general and military leader
Born

February 11th, 1934
91 years ago

Died

May 29th, 2017
7 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Panama

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A Panamanian general and politician, served as the de facto ruler of Panama from 1983 to 1989. Initially an ally of the United States, he later became a significant figure in drug trafficking and corruption. In December 1989, the United States invaded Panama in a military operation named Operation Just Cause, which resulted in Noriega's capture. He was subsequently extradited to the United States and tried on drug charges, eventually serving time in prison until his release in 2007.

Led Panama from 1983 to 1989

Captured during Operation Just Cause

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