1989 Panamanian Coup Attempt

Date: October 3, 1989 • Location: Rome, Italy

Major Moisés Giroldi of the Panama Defense Forces failed in his attempt to overthrow dictator Manuel Noriega.

Moisés Giroldi Vera was a Panamanian military commander noted for his coup attempt against military leader Manuel Noriega in 1989. Giroldi was executed in the military barracks in San Miguelito after the coup was suppressed.