la invasión
Also spelled: Operación Causa Justa · el 20 de diciembre
Definition
The U.S. invasion of Panama launched on December 20, 1989 to remove Manuel Antonio Noriega. The civilian death toll remains disputed. El Chorrillo was the hardest-hit neighborhood. Since 2022, December 20 has been a national day of mourning.
Example
My mom still won't talk about the invasion.Mi mamá todavía no habla de la invasión.
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