Is Manuel Noriega A-List?
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No — Manuel Noriega is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Ranking Timeline
1968D$0.01M
Supports Military Coup
Begins rise within military ranks.
1983B▲▲$10M+$9.99M
De Facto Ruler of Panama
Controls Panama through military power.
1989F▼▼▼$200M+$190M
US Invasion of Panama
Regime collapses after US intervention.
1992F$5M-$195M
Convicted on Drug Charges
Imprisoned in the United States.
2010F$1M-$4M
Extradited to Panama
Faces further legal challenges.
2017F$0.2M-$0.8M
Dies in Prison
Passes away after brain surgery.
2026F$0.2M
Remembered as a Dictator
Legacy as a corrupt and authoritarian ruler.
Last updated: February 25, 2026