Round 11: Tossup 9
A leader of this country who took power after the overthrow of Arnulfo Arias died in a 1981 plane crash during a severe thunderstorm. Land in this country formerly granted to a foreign power was returned in 1999 after a series of treaties signed by its president Omar (*) Torrijos. The American military blasted rock music at a Vatican Embassy in order to force out a former leader of this country during Operation Just Cause. That former CIA informant and leader of this country was Manuel Noriega. For 10 points, a formerly American- controlled “zone” in what Central American country is home to a namesake canal? ■END■
ANSWER: Panama [or Republic of Panama or República de Panamá; accept Panama Canal]
<World History — Sam Macchi> | SHOW-ME Four Packet 11
= Average correct buzzpoint
Buzzes
| Player | Team | Opponent | Buzzpoint | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Horwitz | USN A | USN B | 57 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Match | Heard | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Avg. Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPOOKY IX | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 1 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 57.00 |