Records on U.S.-Panama Relations/Operation Just Cause (Bush Presidential Records)

The materials in FOIA 2004-0722-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. 2004-0722-F 2 FOIA 2004-0722-F contains materials related to U.S.-Panama relations in the days leading up to, during, and following the U.S. invasion of Panama (Operation Just Cause), including political/ economic sanctions levied against Panama by the United States following Manuel Noriega's usurpation of power, Panama Canal Zone operations, the status of the Panama Canal Treaties, efforts by the U.S. to assist Panama recovery politically and economically following the invasion, and anti-narcotics trafficking materials (including information related to the indictment and capture of Noriega). Read less