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7 June, 08:42

Why did President Bush send troops to invade Panama in 1989?

He wanted to take control of the Panama Canal.

Panama's president closed the canal to United States traffic.

He wanted Panama to become part of the United States.

Panama's president was accused of sending drugs into the United States.

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  1. 7 June, 12:32
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    President Bush sent troops to invade Panama in 1989 because:

    Panama's president was accused of sending drugs into the United States.

    The operation was known as, Operation Just Cause. Panama's 1988 military leader, Manuel Noriega was charged with drug smuggling, racketeering, and money laundering. Noriega later surrenders to the United States after defeat in 1990.
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