Pablo Escobar was a notorious Colombian drug lord from "summary" of Killing Pablo by Mark Bowden
Pablo Escobar was a man of many contradictions. He was a ruthless criminal who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful and feared drug lords in the world. He was also a devoted family man who built schools, hospitals, and housing for the poor in his hometown of Medellín. But it was his criminal activities that ultimately defined him. Escobar's drug empire was built on a foundation of violence and corruption. He employed a ruthless army of hitmen known as sicarios to eliminate anyone who stood in his way. He also bribed politicians, judges, and police officers to ensure that he could operate with impunity. His cartel, known as the Medellín Cartel, controlled the majority of the cocaine trade in the 1980s, flooding the streets of America with their product. Despite his criminal activities, Escobar was seen as a Robin Hood figure by many in Colombia. He was revered by the poor for his charitable works and his ability to provide for those in need. But his reign of terror came at a high cost. Thousands of people lost their lives in the crossfire of his bloody battles with rival cartels and the Colombian government. Escobar's downfall came in 1993 when he was finally tracked down and killed by Colombian security forces. His death marked the end of an era in the drug trade, but his legacy lived on. The violence and corruption that he unleashed on Colombia continue to plague the country to this day. In the end, Pablo Escobar was a complex and enigmatic figure. He was a criminal mastermind who built an empire on the backs of the poor, but he was also a man who inspired loyalty and devotion in those around him. His story is a cautionary tale of the dangers of unchecked power and the devastating impact of the drug trade on society.
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