The Dictator's Playbook (2018)

S1E4 Manuel Noriega

This episode explores how Manuel Noriega transformed his life from humble beginnings to become the dictator of Panama during the chaotic 1980s. As the Chief of Intelligence, he instilled fear throughout the nation. Noriega forged influential connections both domestically and internationally, leading to immense wealth and power. He emerged as a crucial ally for the United States in the region, all while maintaining ties with figures like Fidel Castro and the Medellín drug cartel, highlighting the complexity of his political maneuvering.