Noriega: Power and Intrigue in Panama

This chapter examines the tumultuous political landscape of Panama during the rise of Manuel Noriega and his complex relationship with military leader Torrijos. It details Noriega's strategic accumulation of power amid corruption, drug trafficking, and U.S. involvement while highlighting the impacts of his regimes on Panama and beyond. Exploring critical events like the Iran-Contra affair and the brutal reality of opposition suppression, the chapter paints a vivid portrait of a controversial figure in a geopolitically charged era.