Manuel Noriega By benschwartz Feb 11, 1934 Birthdate Period: Jan 1, 1956 to Jan 1, 1982 Worked for the C.I.A. Aug 12, 1983 Became "DeFaco" ruler of Panama Period: Dec 12, 1983 to Dec 20, 1989 In Office Dec 15, 1989 Removed From Office Period: Apr 20, 1990 to Jan 22, 2015 In Prison