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‘Operation Just Cause’
On Dec. 20, 1989, Bush launched “Operation Just Cause,” justifying the
invasion of Panama on four grounds: to restore democracy to Panama; to
arrest Noriega; to protect U.S. rights under the Panama Canal Treaty; and to
protect U.S. nationals in Panama.
In reality, Noriega’s subservience to the U.S. had come into question, and
Bush viewed intervention in Panama as an opportunity to shake off claims
that he was a “wimp.” Indeed, Noriega’s election rigging, persecution of
political opponents and drug links had not been a serious concern while he
worked as a U.S. asset.