The Capture of Manuel Noriega
Operation Just Cause
Manuel Noriega was a Panamanian soldier and the military leader of
Panama from 1983 to 1989. He had a quick rise to power and a violent
regime. By the end of 1980 his leadership became so violent and
unacceptable that he was overthrown and captured by US invading forces in
a mission called "Operation Just Cause." He was imprisoned in 1992.
Manuel Noreiga was born in Panama City. He suffered severe acne and
was nicknamed "Pineapple Face" because of scars left on his face. He was
educated in Panama and in a Military school i…
