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Name: United States invasion of Panama

Type: Event

Start: 1989 AD

End: 1990 AD

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Was an U.S. military campaign whose primary purpose was to depose Panama's de facto ruler, General Manuel Noriega, who was wanted by U.S. authorities for racketeering and drug trafficking.

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  • December 1989: U.S. operations began with an attack on strategic installations such as the Punta Paitilla civilian airport (Operation "Nifty Package") in Panama, the Panamanian Defense Force garrison and the Rio Hato airfield, where Noriega had a residence.
  • December 1989: Rangers secured Davíd.
  • December 1989: The Panama Canal is occupied by U.S. forces and is reopened for daylight operations.
  • December 1989: U.S. forces conquered Fort Amador in the early hours of December 20.
  • January 1990: On January 3, 1990, Panamian dictator Noriega surrendered to US forces.

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