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.
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Manuel Antonio Noriega was the general who executed a failed coup against himself during the military dictatorship in Panama.
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Panama· 2026-05-28
Manuel Antonio Noriega was a dictator in Panama whose capture by the U.S. led to the abolition of the Panamanian Army.
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Honduras· 2026-01-23
Manuel Antonio Noriega's departure from power marked a significant moment in Panama's transition to democracy.
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Blades recalled that the invasion overthrew dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega, who the United States helped create.
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Manuel Antonio Noriega was a Panamanian general and politician who became a key figure in U.S. foreign policy.
Las confesiones de la mano derecha de NoriegaPanama· 2025-12-20
Manuel Antonio Noriega was a key figure during the political crisis in Panama in the late 1980s.
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Manuel Antonio Noriega was the military leader of Panama who faced opposition from civil society.
‘No íbamos a sacar a Noriega con pañuelos y pailas’Panama· 2025-12-20
Manuel Antonio Noriega was the de facto ruler of Panama and was targeted by the U.S. for drug trafficking.
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Uruguay· 2025-12-18
Manuel Antonio Noriega was mentioned as a comparison to the solid drug trafficking trial against Juan Orlando Hernández.
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Costa Rica· 2025-12-09
Manuel Antonio Noriega was implicated as an intellectual author in the case of Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera.
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Manuel Antonio Noriega is cited in the context of U.S. military intervention in Panama.
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Dominican Republic· 2025-12-07
Manuel Antonio Noriega was a Panamanian politician whose regime is compared to contemporary leaders like Nicolás Maduro.
La ceguera del poder: de Noriega a MaduroPanama· 2025-12-04
Manuel Antonio Noriega was a dictator in Panama whose ousting is compared to the current U.S. actions against Maduro.
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Spain· 2025-12-01
Noriega is mentioned in the context of past military interventions in Latin America.
Venezuela | Las opciones de Donald Trump para la nueva fase de operaciones que Estados Unidos lanzará contra Nicolás Maduro | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-11-24
Manuel Antonio Noriega was a Panamanian dictator who was overthrown by the US in 1989.
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Switzerland· 2025-11-19
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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Manuel Antonio Noriega was the target of a U.S. extraction mission that resulted in significant casualties.
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Venezuela· 2025-10-24
Manuel Antonio Noriega was deposed by the U.S. invasion of Panama.
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Noriega was a former CIA collaborator who became an adversary, leading to a U.S. military invasion.
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Manuel Antonio Noriega is noted for having taken refuge in the former nunciature during the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989.
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Manuel Antonio Noriega was the dictator whose regime was challenged by the rebellion led by Giroldi.
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Manuel Antonio Noriega was the military leader of Panama whose regime was criticized by Hugo Spadafora.
Spadafora, entre el héroe y el incomprendidoPanama· 2025-09-28
After the death of Torrijos, Spadafora became a vocal critic of Manuel Antonio Noriega's regime.
Hugo Spadafora… la voz que aún incomodaPanama· 2025-09-15
Manuel Antonio Noriega was the de facto ruler of Panama known for his authoritarian regime and human rights violations.
Roberto Díaz Tapiero, ‘El junior’: la infancia en el corazón del régimen de NoriegaPanama· 2025-09-15
Manuel Antonio Noriega was implicated by Roberto Díaz Herrera in the assassination of opposition doctor Hugo Spadafora.
La cruzada que rompió el miedoPanama· 2025-09-13
Manuel Antonio Noriega is mentioned as a dictator who reduced the country to his figure and suppressed freedoms.
Cuando el gobernante se cree la patriaPanama· 2025-09-10Manuel Antonio Noriega was captured during the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989.
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Guatemala· 2025-08-29
Manuel Antonio Noriega used civilians in shock battalions to defend his dictatorship in Panama.
Venezuela no debe repetir la tragedia de Noriega en PanamáVenezuela· 2025-08-29
Manuel Antonio Noriega was a dictator whose regime was marked by criminal activities.
A un año de aquella crónicaVenezuela· 2025-08-27
Manuel Antonio Noriega was captured during a U.S. military intervention in Panama.
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