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Pablo Escobar is one of the largest drug smugglers ever. Well-known name is “King of Cocaine” for him. Let us tell you some interesting facts about Pablo Escobar.
1) Early life and childhood
Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria was born 1 December in 1949 in Colombia. He was born as the third child of 7 children in the family. They had struggled with poverty at that time. He realized he could not accomplish his dreams and started illegal things when he was a teenager. Fake diploma/report selling, stealing cars and becoming a good friend with the underworld. Escobar became an established drug smuggler and founded the Medellín Cartel (crime organization) in the mid-70s.
2) At the height of his power, Pablo Escobar’s Medellín Cartel supplied 80% of the cocaine smuggled into the United States.
Medellín Cartel was a powerful and highly organized Colombian drug cartel and terrorist organization originating in the city of Medellín, Colombia. At the peak of the cartel, they were supplying at least 80% of the world’s cocaine network. His cousin handled shipping arrangements and logistical aspects of their cocaine route.
3) Escobar’s net worth was estimated to be around $30 billion, making him one of the wealthiest criminals in history.
Drug trading is based on money, so Escobar was earning an estimated $420 million a week. He became a billionaire and one of the wealthiest people in the world. Pablo Escobar was seven years on Forbes’s wealthiest “FORBES” list of the world’s richest. Once they were hiding from the police in 1992–93, Escobar reportedly burned $2 million to keep his daughter warm. His son said it during an interview in 2009.
4) To launder his vast sums of cash, Escobar bought hundreds of houses and warehouses across Colombia and luxury yachts and aircraft.
Escobar owned several palatial homes. The most famous one is the 7,000-acre estate known as Hacienda Nápoles. Reportedly costing $63 million, it included a soccer field, dinosaur statues, artificial lakes, and a bullfighting arena. He had Submarines, Aeroplanes 15 and helicopters, and he used those to transport drugs. You should watch the movie “American Made”.
5) Escobar bribed countless Colombian politicians, judges, and law enforcement officials to protect his criminal operations and avoid prosecution.
He promised to pay his nation’s 10 billion debt if he were exempt from any extradition treaty. He always tried to bribe anyone. If they disagreed, he killed them. Like that, he reportedly killed some 4,000 people, including numerous judges, police, and civilians. Escobar ordered the bombing of an Avianca commercial flight in 1989, killing all 107 people on board, in an attempt to assassinate a presidential candidate. His private army of sicarios (hitmen) was estimated to number over 2,000 men, carrying out assassinations and other violent acts on his behalf.
6) RobinHood life
He had a charity life. He built hospitals, stadiums, and housing for the poor. He sponsored local soccer teams. His election to an alternate seat in the country’s Congress in 1982 shows his popularity with Colombians. However, Two years later, he was forced to resign after a campaign to expose his criminal activities and the justice minister who led the efforts was assassinated.
7) He spent $2,500 a month on rubber bands
He used many rubber bands to hold stacks of money and bills together, and he had a huge problem hiding his money. At that time, $2500 was considerable money.
8) He had a Private Zoo in his state.
He had a state called Hacienda Nápoles in Colombia. A zoo includes elephants, ostriches, zebras, camels, hippopotamuses, and giraffes. The animals that are not in Colombia are carried by his drug plans from South Africa. After his death, most of them were transferred to national zoos. However, Hippos have multiplied and still live there.
9) He built his own luxury prison named “La Catedral”, which included a soccer field, jacuzzi, and waterfall, where he continued to run his cartel.
Yes, that is right. In 1991, he was sent to prison. Colombian authorities agreed that he could design his prison or be extradited to the United States. So, he created a prison, including a nightclub, a sauna, a waterfall, soccer grounds, telephones, computers, and fax machines. Due to his bad habits, he was moved to a less facilitated prison, and he escaped in 1992. After escaping from La Catedral in 1992, Escobar spent 16 months on the run before being killed in a shootout with authorities in 1993.
10) Even after his death, Escobar’s legacy continues to loom large, with his life story inspiring numerous books, TV shows, and movies.
He couldn’t spend all the money he earned, so he hid it in different places, such as warehouses and fields. According to his brother, about 10% (nearly $2.1 billion) was written off annually—eaten by rats or destroyed by the elements. Escobar celebrated his 44 birthday on 1st December 1993. He died on 2nd December 1993, after his 44th birthday. He was shot by Colombian forces. His Son (Juan Escobar ) wrote a book called ( “Pablo Escobar.” My Father) in 2016.
Conclusion
Pablo Escobar was a notorious Colombian drug lord who rose to immense power and wealth through his illicit activities. His reign of terror and influence left a lasting impact on Colombia and the world. Despite his criminal nature, Escobar’s story continues to fascinate and captivate audiences globally. It is crucial to remember the devastating consequences of his actions and the importance of combating drug trafficking to ensure a safer and more just society.
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