Ex-Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega dies at 83


A handout picture dated January 4, 1990, showing former Panamanian general Manuel Antonio Noriega, who was extradited to the United States and jailed there. – EPA pic, May 30, 2017.

MANUEL Antonio Noriega, who took power in Panama in 1983 and was ousted by American forces in 1989, died late yesterday in Panama City, a government official said.

Noriega, 83, died in the Panama City public Santo Tomas hospital where he had been recovering from early March surgery to remove a brain tumour, and a subsequent operation to clean up cerebral bleeding.


Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one (1) week free access!

Subscribe Now!


Sign up or sign in here to comment.


Comments