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Focuses on the issue surrounding the decision of deposed Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega to surrender before the U.S. authorities. Reaction of U.S. President George Bush to the decision of Noriega; Doubts surrounding the trial of Noriega; Fear of the exposure of embarrassing details about Noriega's activities as a paid U.S. Central Intelligence Agency; Reports on Noriega's role in cocaine running; Charges against Noriega.

The article reports on the consequences of U.S. intervention during the Panama election by oustering presidential candidate Manuel Noriega. Elected Panama President Guillermo Endara carries the handicap of having been installed by a foreign power. The U.S. will have to spend millions to rebuild Panama's economy. Anger over Bush's intervention will hamper U.S. efforts to win acceptance of Endara. Endara has to change his position into power and support, which will be harder without a functioning government and economic resources.