Panama: Issues Relating to the U.S. Invasion
NSIAD-91-174FS
Published: Apr 24, 1991. Publicly Released: Apr 24, 1991.
Skip to Highlights
Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the legal basis for the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, focusing on: (1) the U.S. foreign policy implications for invading the Latin American region; and (2) alleged unlawful acts committed by U.S. military personnel during the invasion.
Full Report
Public Inquiries
Topics
Armed forces abroadexecutive relationsDrug traffickingExecutive powersForeign military assistanceForeign policiesInternational lawInternational relationsWar crimesWarfare