Question 5 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2
The United States sent troops into Panama in 1989 to remove its leader, Manuel Noriega, and bring him to the United States to face criminal charges, including drug-trafficking charges. Noriega had not attempted to assassinate President Reagan, and Panama had not invaded Costa Rica. Therefore, the best explanation is that Noriega was wanted for criminal charges in the US.
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