Former Panama dictator dies at 83
His death was announced by the President of Panama, Jose Carlos Varela on Twitter.
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According to BBC, a source close to the family also confirmed the death of the former Panama strongman to Associated Press (AP).
Varela in his tweet, said “The death of Manuel A. Noriega closes a chapter in our history; his daughters and their families deserve to bury him in peace.”
Noriega was removed from power by the United States troops when they invaded Panama.
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He was arrested in France, and later on, in Panama for murder, corruption and embezzlement.
BBC reports that Noriega underwent an operation after suffering from a haemorrhage as a result of a brain surgery.
Manuel Antonio Noriega ruled Panama from 1983 to 1989.
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