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How did Pablo rise to the top?
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Pablo Escobar rose to power in drug trafficking by organizing and leading the Medellín
Cartel. He controlled the production, transportation, and distribution of cocaine, primarily
to the United States. His ruthless tactics and willingness to use violence made him one of
history's most influential and wealthy drug lords.
2.
What was Pablo's role in the development of paramilitary armies?
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Pablo Escobar and his associates played a significant role in supporting and funding
paramilitary groups in Colombia. These paramilitary forces were used to protect the drug
trade routes, intimidate rivals, and exert control over territories. They were a critical part
of Pablo's strategy to maintain dominance.
3.
Why was extradition so feared?
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Pablo Escobar and other drug lords feared extradition because it meant they could be sent
to the United States to face charges and imprisonment. U.S. prisons were considered
more secure and less susceptible to corruption, making extradition a significant threat to
the drug lords' power and influence.
4.
Describe the "deal" between Pablo and the Colombian government
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The "deal" between Pablo Escobar and the Colombian government was a controversial
arrangement known as "surrender and extradition." It allowed Pablo and some other
cartel members to surrender to Colombian authorities under certain conditions, such as
building their prison (La Catedral) and avoiding extradition to the United States.
However, the conditions allowed Pablo to continue running his operations from inside the
prison, which led to widespread criticism and, ultimately, the dismantling of the
arrangement.
5.
What was the role of Los Pepes?
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Los Pepes, which stands for "People Persecuted by Pablo Escobar" ("Perseguidos por
Pablo Escobar" in Spanish), was a vigilante group composed of individuals who had been
victimized or terrorized by Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel. They waged a brutal
campaign against Escobar and his associates, targeting them with violence, bombings,
and assassinations. The Colombian government was accused of tacitly supporting Los
Pepes in their efforts to dismantle the Medellín Cartel.
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