Escobar's criminal empire extended far beyond Colombia from "summary" of Killing Pablo by Mark Bowden
Escobar's criminal empire was not limited to Colombia; it reached far beyond the borders of his home country. His network of smuggling routes and distribution channels extended into the United States, Europe, and even Asia. The Medellin Cartel, which he headed, was a global operation with tentacles that reached into every corner of the world. Escobar's reach was vast, and his criminal activities were not confined to drug trafficking. He was involved in arms smuggling, money laundering, and even terrorism. His connections with other criminal organizations, such as the Italian Mafia and the Irish Republican Army, allowed him to expand his empire beyond Colombia's borders. The extent of Escobar's influence was staggering. He had politicians, judges, and law enforcement officials on his payroll in countries around the world. This made it nearly impossible for ...
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