Manuel Antonio Noriega
Manuel Antonio Noriega was a Panamanian military officer and politician who served as the de facto ruler of Panama from 1983 until his overthrow by a U.S. invasion in 1989. Once a key ally of the United States, Noriega's regime became increasingly authoritarian and was marked by allegations of drug trafficking and human rights abuses. His eventual capture led to his trial and imprisonment in the United States and France for drug-related charges. Noriega's controversial legacy continues to influence Panamanian politics and U.S.-Panama relations.
Born on Feb 11, 1934 (91 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 2 | 4.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 8,103 | $76,000 | 143$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,839 | $700,000 | 634$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 31,164 | $230,000 | 217$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,100 | $89,000 | 83$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 42,350 | $1,400,000 | 1,268$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,556 | $62,000 | 55$ |
| Totals | 7 | 108,638,042 | 104,112 | $2,557,000 | 2,400$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Costa Rica:
Manuel Antonio Noriega was mentioned as a comparison to the solid drug trafficking trial against Juan Orlando Hernández.
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Panama:
Manuel Antonio Noriega was implicated as an intellectual author in the case of Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera.
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Dominican Republic:
Manuel Antonio Noriega is cited in the context of U.S. military intervention in Panama.
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Panama:
Manuel Antonio Noriega was a Panamanian politician whose regime is compared to contemporary leaders like Nicolás Maduro.
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Spain:
Manuel Antonio Noriega was a dictator in Panama whose ousting is compared to the current U.S. actions against Maduro.
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Peru:
Noriega is mentioned in the context of past military interventions in Latin America.
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Switzerland:
Manuel Antonio Noriega was a Panamanian dictator who was overthrown by the US in 1989.
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Honduras:
Manuel Antonio Noriega was the dictator of Panama who was captured during the U.S. invasion known as 'Operation Just Cause'.
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Venezuela:
Manuel Antonio Noriega was the target of a U.S. extraction mission that resulted in significant casualties.
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Spain:
Manuel Antonio Noriega was deposed by the U.S. invasion of Panama.
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