On this day February 5 1988, former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega was indicted on drug trafficking and money laundering charges, marking a major international political and legal moment of the late 1980s. The indictment brought global attention to allegations linking Noriega to organized crime and narcotics operations, significantly escalating tensions between Panama and the United States.
The case reflected the late 1980s focus on international drug enforcement and political...
