On the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the Invasion of Panama, which took place on December 20, 1989, the President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, remembered the victims and sent a message of solidarity to their families. "We remember the victims of December 20th and stand in solidarity with their families, whose absence continues to mark our collective memory," stated the head of state on social media X. Mulino reaffirmed his commitment to truth, justice, and full democracy "so that we never repeat that sad chapter of our history." "To remember is to honor, and to honor is to protect our freedoms," he added. The administration of U.S. President George H.W. Bush (1989-1993) launched 'Operation Just Cause' 36 years ago to invade Panama and overthrow Panamanian General Manuel Antonio Noriega (1934-2017) on charges of drug trafficking. "Today, Panama is in mourning."
