Our Man in Panama: The Shrewd Rise and Brutal Fall of Manuel Noriega

A "carefully researched" account of the rise and fall of notorious dictator Manuel Noriega—and America's role in both (The Washington Post).

Written by a prize-winning NPR veteran who spent years covering Latin America, this blend of biography, history, and political reporting details the events that lead to the American invasion of Panama.

"Describes in considerable detail the fascinating and appalling relationship between Noriega and the U.S. government. Much of this material was derived...