What country did the united states invade in the late 1980s to arrest a dictator on drug charges?

The correct answer is Panama.

The United States invaded Panama in an attempt to overthrow its military dictator Manuel Ortega. This operation was named Operation Just Cause and it occurred between mid-December 1989 and late January 1990.

Manuel Ortega was indicted in the United States on drug trafficking charges. He was also accused of suppressing democracy in Panama and putting many lives at risk.

During the operation, Ortega was deposed, his Panamanian Defense Forces crashed and he surrendered on January 3, 1990.

Following, president-elect Guillermo Endara was sworn into office.

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