by sending troops to Panama
Explanation:
- Following the unsuccessful October 1989 military coup, which was led by the United States and aimed at overthrowing Noriega, Bush decides to intervene militarily.
- On December 20, 1989, the American invasion of Panama began. Addressing the nation, Bush stated that the goals of the invasion were "protecting the lives of American citizens, defending democracy, preventing drug trafficking and protecting the integrity of the Panama Canal Treaty."
- The invasion was carried out with 12,000 soldiers, and it was called "The Just Thing". The Americans beat two of Panama's largest cities - Panama City and Colon. Upon entering Panama, the US launched a state of emergency, arresting thousands of Noriega's supporters, eventually arresting Noriega himself, who was declared a prisoner of war and sent to the United States, where he was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
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