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The Return of Manuel Noriega Richard Koster, author of In the Time of the Tyrants, talks about former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega's impending release from a federal prison in Florida.

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Richard Koster, author of In the Time of the Tyrants, talks about former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega's impending release from a federal prison in Florida.

After serving nearly half of a 40-year sentence for cocaine trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy, Noriega now faces charges in both Panama and France. Koster speaks with Scott Simon.

In the Time of Tyrants
In the Time of Tyrants

Panama : 1968-1990

by R. M. Koster and Guillermo Sanchez

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In the Time of Tyrants
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Panama : 1968-1990
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