when was manuel noriega captured

Manuel Noriega was captured on January 3, 1990, after surrendering to U.S. forces in Panama City.

Quick Scoop

• Manuel Noriega, Panama’s military ruler in the 1980s, was ousted during the U.S. invasion known as Operation Just Cause, launched in December 1989.

• After the invasion began, Noriega took refuge for several days in the Vatican embassy (the Papal Nunciature) in Panama City while U.S. troops surrounded the area.

• He finally surrendered to U.S. authorities on January 3, 1990, which is the date he is considered to have been captured and taken into U.S. custody.

• Soon afterward he was flown to the United States, arraigned in Miami, and later convicted on drug trafficking and racketeering charges.

TL;DR: Manuel Noriega was captured when he surrendered to U.S. forces on January 3, 1990, following the invasion of Panama.

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