United States invasion of Panama
The United States Invasion of Panama, codenamed Operation Just Cause, was the invasion of Panama by the United States in December 1989 and January 1990. This operation was done during the administration of U.S. President George H. W. Bush, and ten years after the Torrijos–Carter Treaties. By this treaty, it was accepted that the United States should give up control of the Panama Canal to Panama by 1 January 2000.
During the invasion, the Panamanian leader, general and dictator Manuel Noriega was removed from his position and the elected president Guillermo Endara took control of the office. The Panamanian Defense Force was dissolved.
Well-known parts of the invasion, were
- Capture of Torrijos Airport
- Operation Acid Gambit
- Raid at Renacer Prison
- Battle of Rio Hato Airfield
- Paitilla Airport
- Balboa Harbour
- Fort Amador
- Coco Solo
- Battle of Pacora River Bridge
- Battle of Panama City
- Operation Nifty Package
- Operations in the West
- Madden Dam skirmish
United States Invasion Of Panama Media
1st Lt Robert Paz, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines.
Tactical map of Operation Just Cause showing major points of attack.
Elements of 1st Bn, 508th Infantry parachuting into a drop zone, during training, outside of Panama City.
A U.S. Army M113
A U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk picks up a Marine casualty
El Chorrillo was badly damaged by fighting. More than 20,000 Panamanians were displaced during the invasion, and disorder continued for nearly two weeks.
