Panama’s Manuel Noriega to undergo brain surgery
PANAMA CITY — Former Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega is in the hospital to undergo surgery Tuesday to remove a benign tumour from his brain.
Thays Noriega, one of his daughters, made the announcement Monday.
Noriega had been in prison for murdering opponents during his 1983-89 reign and for corruption, but authorities allowed the 83-year-old to switch to house arrest about a month ago so he could prepare for the procedure. It originally was scheduled for Feb. 15.
The tumour was detected several years ago, but has grown and could affect his brain function.