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The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Iyke216(m): 1:25pm On May 31, 2017 |
Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was one of the world’s most powerful criminals. Dubbed the ‘King of Cocaine’ in the 1980’s, his ill-gotten gains led to a personal fortune estimated at $3 billion, in 1989. Ruthless Escobar let nothing, and no-one, stand in his way. Eventually, the criminal mastermind would learn the law always catches up with you... Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria was born 1 December, 1949, in Rionegro, Colombia. From humble beginnings, he had a farmer father and his mother was an elementary schoolteacher. As a kid, ambitious Escobar declared he wanted to become president of Colombia. Yet, as a teen on the streets of Medellin, the second largest city in Colombia, Escobar became a petty thief. He stole gravestones before sanding them down for resale to smugglers. His crimes escalated to smuggling cigarettes and, by the early 70s, together with other criminals, he formed the Medellin Cartel. Escobar oversaw the trafficking of cocaine on a large scale. Using private planes, the drugs were flown to the USA. Demand for cocaine was high, and profits soared to astronomical proportions. It’s said Escobar’s Medellin Cartel controlled 80 per cent of all the cocaine shipped to the US market in the 70’s and 80’s. More than 15 tons of cocaine were reportedly smuggled every day, with the Cartel making as much as $420 million a week. ‘Money or Lead’ If the authorities got in his way, he dealt with them in what he called ‘plata o plomo’. This translates as ‘money or lead’. In other words, if they couldn’t be bribed, he’d order them killed. Escobar built a personal empire of 400 luxury villas around the world, private planes, his own army and a private zoo with exotic animals. According to Forbes, he was the 7th richest person in the world in 1989 with a personal fortune of $3 billion. In 1976, Escobar married Maria Victoria Henao. The couple had two children together. ‘Modern-day Robin Hood’? Adept at creating his own good PR, Pablo once stated: ‘I am not a rich man, I am a poor man with money.’ The murderous drug lord earned popularity by sponsoring charity projects and soccer clubs in Colombia. He won the admiration of many Colombians, who saw him as a ‘modern day Robin Hood’ figure, who spent money on social programs for the poor. In 1982, Escobar was elected as an alternate member of Colombia’s Congress. But, two years after his election, he was forced to resign as details of Escobar’s true line of work were revealed. The justice minister who’d disclosed Escobar’s notorious background was later killed. Escobar’s terror campaign resulted in the death of thousands, including politicians, police officers, civil servants, journalists and ordinary citizens. Eventually, public opinion turned against him and, with his empire crumbling, Escobar’s powerful grip on Colombia was slipping. On The Run In June 1991, Escobar agreed to surrender to the Colombian government. In return, Escobar was allowed to build his own luxury prison called “La Catedral,” which was guarded by his own cherry-picked employees. The prison had a casino, spa and nightclub. In June 1992, however, when authorities attempted to move him to a standard holding facility, Escobar escaped. The resulting 16-month manhunt concluded on 2 December 1993, the day after Escobar’s 44th birthday. As Escobar tried escaping across a series of rooftops, he and his bodyguard were shot dead.
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Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Lilymax(f): 1:46pm On May 31, 2017 |
Wow Dunno why Latinos like cartels and drug business |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by knight05(m): 2:22pm On May 31, 2017 |
PLOT OF LAND FOR SALE. . for this recession abeg I will sell it for one gala |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 3:01pm On May 31, 2017 |
Great man |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 4:59pm On May 31, 2017 |
Orobo Jacksparr0w1207: |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 5:55pm On May 31, 2017 |
Fabulocity:lepa |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 6:53pm On May 31, 2017 |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 7:19pm On May 31, 2017 |
Fabulocity:leave my cheeks alone biko. I do give up on the fat already. Next few months, I'm gonna be fatter than Special L (Davido's Hypeman) |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by oldfoolnigger(m): 7:26pm On May 31, 2017 |
How many time are we gonna hear about this very man here? should we go into drugs too or wetin? 1 Like |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by oldfoolnigger(m): 7:26pm On May 31, 2017 |
How many time are we gonna hear about this very man here? should we go into drugs too or wetin? |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 7:48pm On May 31, 2017 |
Watch Narcos.....there is a difference between the Escobar paddled by the US and the Escobar who sent whole villages to school and built hospitals for poor Columbians |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 8:23pm On May 31, 2017 |
That fat looks good on you sha but no let it too increase you look like a chubby teddy bear Ogbeni you were supposed send me the eyebrows na Jacksparr0w1207: |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 8:41pm On May 31, 2017 |
Fabulocity:The thing is, I'm not even ready to hit the gym anytime soon and I'm not ready to cut down on food either. You see, I have no clue where the fat is heading Brows? I couldn't locate you. Even gps couldn't help find you. Maybe I'll just drop at the nearest mall |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 8:44pm On May 31, 2017 |
Oya start first by shaving it off then I'd know you're serious Jacksparr0w1207: |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 8:45pm On May 31, 2017 |
Fabulocity:Oya come help shave it na. You know I can't stand razors |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 8:50pm On May 31, 2017 |
I'll appear in the night while you sleep(as the witch I am) and I'll take it. In case you wake up tomorrow eyebrowless, just know I've struck! Jacksparr0w1207: |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 8:54pm On May 31, 2017 |
Fabulocity:lol. I've got loads of insecticides I'll spray them before sleep. Btw, you know I don't sleep deep, I'll be up as the door squeaks. Plus if I grab you ehn, I wouldnt let you go. Don't ask why cuz you know |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 8:55pm On May 31, 2017 |
Lmao why?? I no know anything oh! Jacksparr0w1207: |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 8:56pm On May 31, 2017 |
Fabulocity:oh! Of course you do. And if you don't, good for me |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Emobi11: 8:57pm On May 31, 2017 |
Just watch "Narcos" its the story of escobar |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 8:58pm On May 31, 2017 |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 8:59pm On May 31, 2017 |
Fabulocity:what you've been up to joor? |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 8:59pm On May 31, 2017 |
You like changing topics a lot Anyhoo I'm up to the usual na Jacksparr0w1207: |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 9:03pm On May 31, 2017 |
Fabulocity:lol. Do I? Maybe I like to always have something left in the bag. lil suspense is fun. Don't you think? Why you been fighting mr cork lately? Lol |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 9:12pm On May 31, 2017 |
I'm just playing along to his shenanigans lol and he doesn't even know I'm the one which even makes it more fun. If he did, he won't even pay me any attention. Jacksparr0w1207: |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 9:16pm On May 31, 2017 |
Fabulocity:I dey really enjoy Una drama. He actually thinks you're serious. You know he loves trolling people more when he realises they are serious and pained. Lol I hope you don't have thick voice and man voice tho |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 9:38pm On May 31, 2017 |
Yeah so I'm basically trolling the troll Lmao Jacksparr0w1207: |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Nobody: 9:53pm On May 31, 2017 |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by MrCork: 10:21pm On May 31, 2017 |
Iyke216: |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by MrCork: 10:25pm On May 31, 2017 |
Iyke216: ...my niggggga...wot on planet earth as Paula Ecowas gots to do with chasssssin females on romance section....are u ok??(no oofensece) |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by Iyke216(m): 10:46pm On May 31, 2017 |
MrCork:...Dude....His name is Pablo Escobar no Paula Ecowas...biko |
Re: The Rise And Fall Of Pablo Escobar.colombian Drug Lord. by RichieDaVinci01(m): 10:51pm On May 31, 2017 |
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