United States invasion of Panama

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.