Bush ordered the invasion of Panama in December 1989 , saying Noriega 's rule posed a threat to U.S. lives and property . Manuel Noriega was moved because of hypertension , possible stroke , police say . He was transferred from prison , where he was sent for crimes while in France . He returned to Panama late last year after two years in French , U.S. prisons .
Manuel Noriega was moved because of hypertension , possible stroke , police say . He was transferred from prison , where he was sent for crimes while in France . He returned to Panama late last year after two years in French , U.S. prisons .