World: Manuel Noriega still in custody, but pretty well-traveled
- Panama Noriega became de facto ruler in 1983 and, while in power was accused
of election rigging and drug trafficking. - Miami After he was captured
by the U.S., where he was convicted for drug trafficking, he was jailed for over 20 years. - Paris In 1999, Noriega was convicted in absentia on money laundering charges. He just got extradited today. source