The Latin American leader was Manuel Noriega
Manuel Norigea was the ruler of Panama who was a politician/military leader. Between 1983 and 1989 he controlled Panama with an Iron fist, thanks to his close ties to the CIA.
He was removed from Power in Operation Just Cause, which was a full scale invasion of Panama by US forces for the removal of Manuel from power and his capture.
Manuel Noriega eventually spent 17 years in US jails for his crimes.