Why did the United States invade Panama in December 1989?

A.
The Central American nation harbored former communist dictators.

B.
Communist dictators had diverted enormous funds to banks in that nation.

C.
A communist revolution in that country threatened the agenda of the Bush administration.

D.
Its dictator, Manuel Noriega, refused to step down after losing a legitimate election.

D. Its dictator, Manuel Noriega, refused to step down after losing a legitimate election.