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A Missed Opportunity in Panama |
| Section: CURRENT ISSUES / ANALYSIS |
| Author: Michael G. Wilson |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 12/1/1989 |
| Size: 1,781 Words, 11,377 Characters |
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Early in October, the United States was presented with a rare opportunity to help depose Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega, Panama's infamous narco-dictator. Despite having advance warning that an anti-Noriega coup was imminent in Panama and that some U.S. assistance would be welcome, Washington failed to act, citing insufficient intelligence about the operation. Some feel that the United States once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in Central America. The administration, however, contends that if the coup attempt could be replayed, the U.S. response would remain the same.
On the morning of October 3, several hundred troops in opposition to Noriega's continued outlaw rule seized the Panamanian Defense Forces (PDF) headquarters, apprehending the military strongman in the proce...
. . .
...to protect U.S. security interests.
Unfortunately, Noriega has won another round with the United States and demonstrated that he does not plan to give up power without a fight. Panamanian opposition leaders note that unless the United States changes its approach toward Panama, it is unlikely that other opposition forces will put their lives on the line to rid their country of Noriega. vbcrlf
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