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

Category:1989 in the United States
Category:1990 in the United States
Category:20th century in Panama
Category:Conflicts in 1990
Category:1980s conflicts