"Flashback: In December 1989 the U.S. invaded Panama, accusing dictator Manuel Noriega of drug trafficking and other crimes. Noriega surrendered in January 1990 to American forces, who brought him back to the U.S. for trial. As opposed to the lightning-fast seizure of Maduro, Noriega's capture took weeks, during which time he holed up in the Vatican's embassy. (U.S. troops notoriously blasted the embassy with loud rock music to annoy him into surrender.)"
"Once in the U.S., Noriega fought a yearslong court battle to be considered a prisoner of war, rather than a common criminal. Noriega ultimately won that fight and was declared a POW, rather than a regular inmate. That entitled him to certain privileges like wearing his uniform and being housed in less restrictive conditions. After 20 years in U.S. custody he was extradited to France, and later returned to Panama, where he died in 2017."
In December 1989 the U.S. invaded Panama, accusing Manuel Noriega of drug trafficking and other crimes. Noriega surrendered in January 1990 and was brought to the U.S. for trial. His capture took weeks as he holed up in the Vatican embassy while U.S. troops blasted loud rock music to force surrender. In custody he fought a yearslong legal battle and was declared a prisoner of war, gaining privileges such as wearing his uniform and less restrictive housing. He later served time in France and returned to Panama, where he died in 2017. Senator Mike Lee said Nicolás Maduro may be brought to the U.S. for criminal trial, though details remain unclear and proceedings will likely take years.
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