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Pablo the lord of cocaine

Medellin Cartel

By DollyPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Pablo Escobar was one of the most notorious drug lords in history. He rose to power in the 1970s and 1980s, leading the Medellin Cartel, one of the most powerful and ruthless criminal organizations in the world. The cartel controlled the majority of the world's cocaine trade, making Escobar one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the world.

Escobar's empire was built on violence and intimidation. He used his immense wealth and power to control the Colombian government, bribing officials and politicians to turn a blind eye to his illegal activities. He also used brutal tactics to maintain control over his empire, ordering the murders of anyone who dared to oppose him, including government officials, police officers, and rival drug traffickers.

Despite his ruthless methods, Escobar was also a Robin Hood-like figure to many of the poor in Colombia. He used his wealth to build schools, hospitals, and housing for the people of Medellin. He also donated large sums of money to charities and often helped the local people in need. This earned him the reputation of a protector of the poor and made him a folk hero to many of the people in Medellin.

The Colombian government, along with the United States, made numerous attempts to bring Escobar to justice. But he always managed to evade capture, even going as far as building his own prison, the "La Catedral", where he could continue to run his empire in relative safety.

In the end, it was the actions of Escobar's own men that led to his downfall. Tired of his violent ways and constant evasion of the law, several members of the Medellin Cartel turned against him and provided the government with the information needed to finally capture him. On December 2, 1993, Escobar was killed in a shootout with police.

The fall of Escobar and the Medellin Cartel marked the end of an era. His empire crumbled, and the cocaine trade was left without a leader. But the legacy of Escobar and his cartel lives on. The violence and corruption that he brought to Colombia had a profound impact on the country and its people, and the scars of his reign can still be seen to this day.

However, it's important to note that Escobar's story is a complex one, and the narrative of him being a simple "drug lord" or "villain" is not entirely accurate. The reality is that his actions and those of his cartel had a wide-reaching impact on many aspects of Colombian society, economy and politics. His rise to power and fall was a result of many factors and players, and it's important to approach this story with a critical lens.

Pablo Escobar's story is a cautionary tale of the dangers of unchecked power and the consequences of a society that turns a blind eye to corruption and violence. It serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against those who seek to use their wealth and power to control and manipulate society for their own gain.After the death of Escobar, the Medellin Cartel was dismantled, but the drug trade in Colombia did not disappear. Other criminal organizations took over and the violence and corruption continued. The Colombian government continued to fight against drug trafficking, but it remains a major problem to this day.

Despite the negative impact that Escobar had on Colombia, his story continues to be a source of fascination for many people around the world. Books, movies, and television shows have been made about his life, and some people continue to romanticize him as a Robin Hood-like figure. However, it's important to remember the true cost of his actions and the devastating impact that his empire had on the people of Colombia.

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