The Panama Invasion
How did Panama become a turning point in US power politics?
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64 mins
Discover the events that led to the US invasion of Panama and the swift removal of Manuel Noriega from power. Explore the political motives, military strategy, and lasting impact of a controversial operation that reshaped Panama’s future.
Ep 1:
The Canal, The Dictator, The Spark
From French graves to a stolen republic, trace how America built Panama, then built Noriega—the CIA's man who became its most dangerous problem.
Ep 2:
The Empire Turns Against Its Asset
Drugs, murder, and a headless body force Washington's hand as Noriega defies his handlers, sparking indictments, failed coups, and a countdown to war.
Ep 3:
Twenty-Seven Targets, One Missing Man
27,000 troops, stealth bombers, and Delta Force storm Panama in history's boldest invasion yet—but the dictator they came for vanishes into the night.
Ep 4:
Noriega Speaks — Sanctuary and Suspicion
Trapped in a Vatican Embassy under blaring rock music, Noriega surrenders—then fights back with startling claims about why America really invaded.
Ep 5:
Cocaine, Concrete, and a Contested Legacy
Trial, exile, and a canal finally returned to Panama—Operation Just Cause's tangled legacy still divides historians, soldiers, and the people of El Chorrillo.
Discussions (5)
Justin
Level 2 · 4 mo agoThat CoD lawsuit is real.
Xenos
Level 3 · 4 mo agoNah him suing Call of Duty from prison is crazy.
Louis
Level 10 · 4 mo agoNeed a dictator defeated? Send in Twisted Sister.
