Manuel Noriega Biography

Manuel Noriega biography

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NAME: Manuel Noriega
OCCUPATION: Murderer, General, Political Leader
BIRTH DATE: February 11, 1934 (Age: 79)
EDUCATION: Chorrillos Military School
PLACE OF BIRTH: Panama City, Panama
Full Name: Manuel Antonio Noriega Morena
AKA: Manuel Noriega
ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius

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Manuel Noriega was the military ruler of Panama who ran a corrupt puppet government there until the United States drove him out in 1990.

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In 1983, Manuel Noriega unified the armed forces into the Panamanian Defense Forces, promoted himself to the rank of general and became de facto leader of Panama. In 1989, Noriega canceled the presidential elections and attempted to rule through a puppet government. After a military coup against Noriega failed, the United States invaded Panama, and Noriega finally surrendered In January 1990.