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The drug cartel leader used bribery and intimidation to evade capture from "summary" of Killing Pablo by Mark Bowden
Pablo Escobar was a master of deception, using a combination of bribery and intimidation to stay one step ahead of his pursuers. He knew that in a world where money talked, he had the power to buy his way out of trouble. By paying off politicians, judges, and police officers, he ensured that the system worked in his favor, turning those who were meant to bring him to justice into his allies. But Escobar's tactics were not limited to buying loyalty. He also used fear to keep his enemies at bay. Anyone who dared to challenge him would face the full force of his wrath, whether it was through violent threats or outright violence. This message was clear to all who crossed his path: defy him and suffer the consequences. Despite the best efforts of law enforcement agencies to capture him, Escobar's ability to evade capture was a testament to his cunning and ruthlessness. He managed to stay on the run for years, always managing to slip through the fingers of those who sought to bring him to justice. His network of informants and loyal followers ensured that he was always one step ahead, making it nearly impossible for the authorities to catch up.- It was not until a coordinated effort involving multiple agencies and countries that Escobar's reign of terror finally came to an end. The combination of military force, intelligence gathering, and international cooperation was what ultimately led to his downfall. But even in death, his legacy lived on, a reminder of the power that one man could wield through a combination of money, fear, and manipulation.
