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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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Where it is used
nationwide, Panamá
Currency
in use today
Origin
Operación militar estadounidense de 1989.

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