Latin America
Invading Panama and deposing Noriega in 1989 was easy, right?
Comparisons to potential action in Venezuela fall apart and furthermore, we took the wrong lessons from 35 years ago anyway
November 10, 2025
Comparisons to potential action in Venezuela fall apart and furthermore, we took the wrong lessons from 35 years ago anyway
The swift, successful action in 1989 led Washington to believe that regime change was not only possible, but easy
Deal struck with government there falls short of reinstalling American bases, however
