United States invasion of Panama

December 20, 1989 – January 31, 1990 · Panama City

Result American victory

U.S. invasion of Panama in December 1989 to oust Manuel Noriega, wanted by the U.S. for racketeering and drug trafficking. In Operation Just Cause, U.S. forces overwhelmed Panamanian forces, dissolved the Panama Defense Forces, and saw Endara sworn into office. Noriega surrendered on 3 January 1990 and was sentenced to 40 years. The UN condemned the invasion as illegal under international law.

United States and allies

Panama

Strength and losses

Strength
16,000
Killed
314
Captured
1,908

Battles 2

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