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Declaration of Independance
Panama issued a declaration of independance from Colombia with the help of the US government. -
Manuel Controls Elections
Once Manuel became head of the National Guard he had seized control of his country. From then on he was able to build up the military and manage elections so he could control the winning presidents. -
Noriega accused
Noriega was accused of talking with Columbian producers by a former officer of the PDF(panamanian defense force). US responded to this by stopping trade with Panama which took an extensive toll on the US. -
Dream of Panama Invasion
The American has dreamed that during the invasion the US military would be well trained and be able to overthrow Manuel Noriega. -
Cheif executive officer
Manuel Noriega was given the title cheif executive officer of the government by the legislator. -
US troops to Panama
George Bush appointed US troops to Panama to seize Noriega to face drug charges. The troop were sent to protect american lives and their property. Also to try and restore Panamanian liberties. -
Invasion
This is the day the invasion took place, US invades Panama and mainly focused on Norieg's headquarters. -
Arrestation of Manuel Noriega
Manuel Noriega surrendered, was tried and then taken to jail for 40 years in Miami for drug trafficking charges.