Manuel Noriega
Panama
Manuel Noriega life
Noriega was born in Panama City
Received most of his education at Military School of Chorrillos
Started off in the Panama National guard in 1967, later became a lieutenant in 1968
He received a promotion to lieutenant colonel and was appointed chief of military intelligence by Omar Torrijos.
Noriega worked with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from the late 1950s until the 1980s
"corrupt dictator heading an efficient narcomilitaristic regime in Panama. He was involved in drug trafficking, arms smuggling, money laundering, and the ruthless oppression of his people."
He played a key role in American efforts to contain the spread of communism in Central America. Historically, Panama was strategically important to the United States because of the Panama Canal.
Video Explanation
Goodbye Letter
Dear people of panama,
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Works Cited
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Ad18rcWgs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DIt9aWuCgM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Noriega
http://www.csmonitor.com/1991/0916/16182.html
https://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/gilboa.htm