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Conflict Americas

US Invasion of Panama

1989 CE – 1990 CE · 1 year

The U.S. invaded Panama to depose dictator Manuel Noriega, who faced drug trafficking charges. Operation Just Cause was the largest American combat operation since Vietnam, and Noriega was captured after seeking refuge in the Vatican embassy.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • United States
  • Panamanian Defense Forces (Manuel Noriega)

Key moments

Defining events in the US Invasion of Panama.

  1. 1989 Battle of Panama City
  2. 1989 Assault on Comandancia
  3. 1990 Noriega's capture

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