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Panama declares state of emergency amid crisis with U.S. blamed
Panamanian gov ernment under Gen. Noriega broadens power with a “state of urgency” decree citing undeclared war by the United States and internal foes. Dockworkers block Balboa port while Noriega purges top officers. four U.S. MPs detained in the capital. Banks closed as economic pressure mounts.
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Panama City
Panama
Manuel Antonio Noriega
Manuel Solis Palma
Republic of Panama
United States
Balboa
Panama Canal
Noriega
Pentagon
America
National Bank of Panama
Heagan
Florida