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Jan 6, 2026Manuel Noriega and the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama | 60 Minutes Full Episodes
The 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, Operation Just Cause, failed to achieve its stated goals, leading to increased crime, poverty, and drug trafficking, and sparking a debate among Panamanians about the true cost of 'imposed democracy.'
