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Manuel Noriega

Watch Manuel Noriega rise through the Panamanian military to become chief of intelligence – and then, military dictator. He spied for the United States, but in the end, money laundering, drug trafficking and political crimes led to his downfall.

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Ep 4: Manuel Noriega | Prologue

Watch Manuel Noriega rise to power in Panama, and witness his sudden downfall.

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