Word: panamanians
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...went to Washington for a meeting of the Organization of American States. Delvalle told Abrams he planned to announce to the OAS his intention of firing Noriega. Abrams, who continued to harbor hopes of a popular uprising in Panama, liked the idea but not the venue. "You're a Panamanian," he said. "You should do this in Panama." Delvalle took the advice, returned home and made his dramatic announcement on Panamanian television -- only to have Noriega turn the tables and fire him. When the U.S. offered only moral support, Delvalle was forced into hiding. A top U.S. official offers this...
...likelihood of combat. A reassured Noriega then easily put down a coup attempt by some PDF officers, and his troops once again employed tear gas, clubs and bird shot to end a relatively subdued round of street demonstrations. The harsh tactics, as well as Noriega's appeals to Panamanian nationalism, led to the rapid demoralization of a recently formed opposition group, the Civic Crusade...
...carefully choreographed disagreement, the Vice President implied that he would not make a deal with Panama's Manuel Antonio Noriega; the Administration at the time was bumbling through yet another week of negotiations with the military dictator that would involve quashing American drug-running indictments against the Panamanian strongman if he stepped down from power. Said Bush: "I won't bargain with drug dealers . . . whether they're on U.S. or foreign soil...
...that is willing to give General [Manuel] Noriega 120 days notice and a plea bargain ought to be willing to give the American worker 60 days notice before they are thrown out on the street," Dukakis said. He referred to a tentative deal to drop drug charges against the Panamanian strongman if he agrees to relinquish power and leave Panama by August...
...much on -- from the sun and the U.S. The Noriega regime believes the Administration intends to prolong the crisis so that the U.S. can step in later with a generous aid package in return for big concessions. Among them: long-term leases for U.S. military bases and cooperation from Panamanian banks in prosecuting American tax cheats. But as the standoff continues, Noriega may find new benefactors. Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi, for instance, is said to be ready to loan Panama $20 million. However, Swiss bankers have reportedly turned down Noriega representatives who tried to set up a numbered account...