Danny Jones Podcast #345 - Noriega's Secret Deal with Mossad & the DEA: New CIA Files Show Proof | Cillian Dunne
Nov 1, 2025
Cillian Dunne, an investigative writer and author, shares his insights on Manuel Noriega's complex relationships with intelligence agencies during the Cold War. He discusses how Noriega was initially a CIA asset and his evolving ties with Mossad. Cillian reveals chilling details about Noriega's involvement in the drug trade and the role of the U.S. in his rise and fall. They also explore the strategic importance of Panama and the dangerous implications of money laundering in the region. Don't miss Cillian's upcoming book, which dives deeper into these secrets!
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Jumping Into Panama's Inner Circle
- Cillian flew to Panama after a single 20-minute call and met Jose and Carlos within days.
- He embedded with Noriega's circle while nearly homeless and lived in a beach house to record testimonies.
Panama: Cold War's Strategic Hub
- Panama's geopolitical importance stems from the Canal, which drew global intelligence attention.
- The U.S. controlled the Canal zone and used bases and influence there until the 2000 handover.
Meeting A Triple-Trained Operative
- Carlos, trained by Mossad, Castro, and the DEA, personally vetted Cillian in a tense first lunch.
- Two days later Cillian drove seven hours with Carlos into rural Panama to live and record his story.
